LSM Program Manager

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks an experienced LSM Program Manager with a BS in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management and at least 5 years in government or commercial shipbuilding program management.

You will lead the LSM program team, serve as the primary liaison with the U.S. Navy, and coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, procurement, accounting, and subcontractor performance to meet milestones and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in government or commercial shipbuilding environments.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and Contract Law; knowledge of Navy programs and government procurement

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the LSM program team to ensure timely achievement of program milestones and deliverables.
• Primary point of contact with U.S. Navy for all aspects of the LSM program.
• Oversee cross-functional project phases involving engineering, procurement, accounting, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, status reports, and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, contract obligations, and internal standards.
• Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of designated programs.
• Interface with customers and negotiate cost and schedule changes.
• Plan and schedule program timelines and priorities including methods and procedures for implementing programs, direct and coordinate program activities, and exercises control over departmental personnel.
• Provide direction and support to program team and vendors.
• Monitor and report on program status.
• Present reports define program progress, problems and solutions of each phase of the program and initiate modification as necessary to schedules, etc.
• Facilitate open communication and collaboration with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and program team in addition to maintaining awareness of issues and concerns
• Develop “Estimates at Completion” based on actual and projected cost
• Coordinate regulatory and customer inspections

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Staff leadership

Multi-project scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated LSM Program Manager with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management and at least 5 years of program or project management experience in government or commercial shipbuilding environments. The candidate will be responsible for successful program execution and is the primary liaison between Bollinger Shipyards and the U.S. Navy for all matters related to the Landing Ship Medium (LSM) program. This position requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of shipbuilding, program management, and government contracts to ensure seamless coordination.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in government or commercial shipbuilding environments
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Previous working experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations in addition to a sound understanding of Contract Law
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy programs, government procurement processes, acquisitions, or contracting procedures

SKILLS

• Outstanding leader, motivator, and communicator
• Effective interpersonal, managerial, and organizational skills
• Capable of supervising and leading departmental staff
• Able to schedule and direct work on multiple jobs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships across disciplines and with external stakeholders
• Solid organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the LSM program team to ensure timely achievement of program milestones and deliverables
• Primary point of contact with U.S. Navy for all aspects of the LSM program
• Oversee cross-functional project phases involving engineering, procurement, accounting, and subcontractor performance
• Develop and maintain program schedules, status reports, and risk mitigation plans
• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, contract obligations, and internal standards
• Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of designated programs
• Interface with customers and negotiate cost and schedule changes
• Plan and schedule program timelines and priorities including methods and procedures for implementing programs, direct and coordinate program activities, and exercises control over departmental personnel
• Provide direction and support to program team and vendors
• Monitor and report on program status
• Present reports define program progress, problems and solutions of each phase of the program and initiate modification as necessary to schedules, etc.
• Facilitate open communication and collaboration with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and program team in addition to maintaining awareness of issues and concerns
• Develop “Estimates at Completion” based on actual and projected cost
• Coordinate regulatory and customer inspections