INFORMATION SYS PROJECT MANAGER 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Level 4 IT Project Manager to lead our most complex, high-impact technology initiatives.

You will define project scope, develop plans, and manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering IT projects on time and within budget, with strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences and a deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience
• Master's degree or above and 7 years of experience
• PhD and 5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-impact IT projects across cross-functional teams
• Define project scope and develop detailed plans
• Mitigate risks and communicate progress to stakeholders
• Establish project management methodologies aligned with PMI standards
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, budget, and quality

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Strong technical background

AI literacy

AI-powered project management tools

Microsoft Planner Premium

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Project

ServiceNow PPM Module

Job description

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Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Level 4 IT Project Manager to lead our most complex, high-impact, and large-scale technology initiatives. As a Project Manager at HII, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish - working with cross-functional partners across the company, business stakeholders, IT Management, enterprise resources, managed service providers, and vendors. You will act as a strategic orchestrator to deliver measurable business value. You will be responsible for defining project scope, developing detailed plans, managing cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and communicating progress to all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of delivering complex IT projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. This role bridges the gap between technical implementation and business impact-ensuring projects are aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities include: established project management best practices and methodologies aligned with PMI standards, including structured planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to PMO governance.

Must Have

Bachelors degree and 9 years of experience

-or-

Masters degree or above and 7 years of experience

-or-

PHD and 5 years of experience

Nice to Have

Experience in heavily regulated industry such as defense or government contracting. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, ServiceNow PPM Module). Expert level knowledge of multiple project management methodologies.

• PMP
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within complex organizational structures involving outsourced partners and managed service providers.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical background
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical and executive audiences.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with complex budget management.
• Experience in shipbuilding or other manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with ease while introducing the right level of structure
• Experience with Microsoft Planner Premium
• AI Literacy:
  • Demonstrable experience with AI-powered project management tools for predictive scheduling, resource optimization, or advanced risk analysis.
  • Strong understanding of AI concepts as they apply to the project management domain and IT operations.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.