Manager, Program Management

Oceaneering International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering International, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for its Space Systems within ADTech.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for end-to-end delivery, financial performance, and risk management across a portfolio of programs involving NASA, DoD, and commercial customers. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Project Managers, navigate technically complex projects, and build trust with customers, teams, partners, and Oceaneering leadership while maintaining

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex programs.
• Strong risk and cost management experience.
• Proven track record in dealing with government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of programs.
• Manage financial performance and risk across programs.
• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers and collaborate with prime contractors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Job description

Position Summary

Oceaneering's Aerospace and Defense Technology (ADTech) Businesses integrate advanced robotics, precision manufacturing, and autonomous technologies with full lifecycle engineering to ensure reliable performance from subsea to space. Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a business within ADTech that specializes in thermal protection solutions, flight-certified hardware and softgoods, space mission design, life support systems, and related technologies designed for the rigors of human spaceflight and robotic missions.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Program Manager is accountable for endtoend delivery, financial performance, and risk management across a portfolio of programs. This role leads and develops a team of Project Managers to plan, execute, and deliver projects in partnership with prime contractors on programs for NASA, Department of Defense, and Commercial customers.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who operate with high autonomy and low drama. You should be self-starting and resourceful with the ability to lead high performing teams across technically complex and dynamic projects. You should be comfortable dealing with the ambiguity that comes with complex programs and be able to build trust with customers, team members, partners and Oceaneering leadership. You are comfortable switching gears between large government programs to fast-moving commercial projects to managing internal R&D projects. You recognize the importance of adhering to processes designed to safeguard the enterprise, while also questioning established norms and helping to update our work methods.