Manager, Program Management

Insight Global; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Manager, Program Management to lead the PMO for shipyard and defense customers. You will oversee program managers, govern PM processes, and ensure on-time delivery across development, integration, installation, and upgrades.

You’ll act as a primary customer contact for execution and risk discussions and support Director of Program Management in capturing ongoing programs and follow-on contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s degree or higher in a related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advanced program leadership roles.
• 5+ years leading program managers or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Management team to ensure consistent PM processes and governance.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance across a portfolio of programs.
• Serve as primary customer contact for program execution and risk discussions.
• Support development of proposals, budgeting, and strategic plans.
• Oversee end-to-end program execution, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Travel approximately 25% for customer engagements and program reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Risk management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree preferred (MBA / MS)

Job description

Job Description

The Manager, Program Management, is a senior member of the Program Management Office (PMO) responsible for leading program managers and overseeing multiple programs in support of shipyard and defense customers. This role focuses on program leadership, governance, and team management to ensure consistent execution across development/modification, integration, installation, and upgrading projects.

The Manager, Program Management will lead the program management function, serve as a key customer contact for program execution and risk discussions, and support the Director of Program Management in capturing and executing existing programs and follow‑on contracts..

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management Leadership

• Lead the Program Management team, including program managers and project leads, to ensure consistent application of PM processes, tools, and best practices.
• Set expectations for performance, communication, and collaboration within the PMO.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to program managers.
• Align program priorities and resources with business and shipyard needs in coordination with the Director of Program Management.

Program Governance & Performance

• Oversee program reviews of cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics across the portfolio.
• Ensure on time delivery of all program deliverables.
• Manage and refine PM processes for risk management, opportunity management, baseline management, manpower planning, and budget development.
• Drive consistent use of master planning and baseline management practices across programs.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as one of the customers’ primary contacts for program execution, business management, and risk discussions, while ensuring program managers maintain strong day to day relationships.
• Present consolidated material for Program Management Reviews, Executive Program Reviews, and Line of Business Reviews.
• Collaborate effectively in a functionally aligned organization (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.).

Business & Proposal Support

• Lead or support the development, coordination, and pacing of proposals, including:
  • oStatements of work (SOW)
  • oUnderstanding customer specifications
  • oEstablishing operating budgets
  • oSetting financial terms and conditions of contracts
• Support the development of new business and strategic plans to keep sold and grow business.
• Shape and maintain an organizational culture that supports business results while maintaining diligent attention to detail.

Program Execution Oversight

• Manage/lead all phases of program execution activities at a portfolio level, including:
  • oMonitoring daily execution across key programs (through program managers).
  • oAssessing risks and identifying opportunities.
  • oUnderstanding emerging issues and supporting implementation of solutions.
  • oEnsuring program objectives are met and schedules are maintained.

Other

• Execute other projects and assignments as assigned by the Director of Program Management.
• Development and oversight of KPI’s
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position as required.

Travel Requirements

• Some travel is required (approximately 25%).

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Skills and Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Program Management) preferred.

Experience

• Program or Engineering Project Management experience, including:
  • oBriefing senior leaders (internal and external customers).
  • oLeading cross functional teams.
  • oExperience in business management, risk management, strategic planning, master planning, baseline management, manpower planning.
  • oExperience managing program budgets, forecasts, margins, cost to complete, revenue recognition and financial risk.
• 5+ years’ experience leading program managers/project managers or cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience shaping, developing, delivering, and/or negotiating change proposals.
• Team building and relationship building experience with customers and employees at all levels.
• Formal Program Management experience (typically 8-10 years) leading increasingly complex projects and programs.
• Navy shipbuilding or equivalent defense/shipyard program experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPIF) preferred.
• Experience with large scale development programs and Control Account Management (CAM) a plus.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a focus on developing program managers.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to collaborate and lead in a functionally aligned organization.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including risk and opportunity management.
• Self starter who requires little direction and operates with high accountability.