Lead Deputy Program Manager – Naval Shipbuilding

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA seeks a Deputy Program Manager to help lead a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. You will work with the Program Manager to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from award through delivery, serving as the customer and partner liaison in the manager's absence.

This is a hands-on leadership position on a high-visibility program, expected to shape the program's operations from day one and mentor the project team across multiple partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or defense program management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Direct experience on U.S. Navy or other U.S. Government shipbuilding contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, subcontract management, and contract flowdowns.
• Proven experience building and managing integrated master schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including briefing senior leadership.
• U.S. citizenship required (ITAR compliance).

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in planning, executing, and controlling all program activities across design, procurement, production, test, trials, and delivery.
• Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manage schedule risk.
• Manage subcontract performance and flowdowns with the prime contractor.
• Coordinate with HDUSA, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Hanwha Ocean, and the baseline design partner to align engineering, material, and production plans.
• Lead program risk and opportunity management; maintain the risk register and drive mitigation actions to closure.
• Prepare and deliver program reviews, status reports, and executive briefs for leadership and the customer.
• Ensure compliance with export control (ITAR/EAR), CUI handling, Buy American Act, and other applicable federal requirements.
• Support cost control, earned value reporting, estimates at completion, and change proposal development.
• Interface with the Vessel Construction Manager as required.
• Build and mentor program team members; establish processes, tools, and lessons learned.

Skills

Program leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Risk management

Export control compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Contract management systems

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA seeks a Deputy Program Manager to help lead a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. You will work with the Program Manager to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from award through delivery, serving as the customer and partner liaison in the manager's absence.

This is a hands-on leadership position on a high-visibility program, expected to shape the program's operations from day one and mentor the project team across multiple partners.