Naval Projects Lead – Planning & Execution

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a role that oversees the operational aspects of ongoing projects and coordinates between project management, planning, and line management. The position focuses on monitoring progress, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience, plus possible credentials from NNS Apprentice School or NNPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non‑exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Liaison/communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

Associate's Degree or 2-year program + 2 years exempt or 4 years non-exempt

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience

High School/GED + 8 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

SharePoint

Job description

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a role that oversees the operational aspects of ongoing projects and coordinates between project management, planning, and line management. The position focuses on monitoring progress, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience, plus possible credentials from NNS Apprentice School or NNPS.