Naval Shipbuilding Deputy PM — On-Site Philadelphia

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort for a new amphibious vessel class. You will work with the Program Manager to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance, acting in their absence and serving as a key customer contact on-site.

This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating across HDUSA, shipyard partners, and design teams, while shaping program execution from day one and mentoring the program team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of shipbuilding, ship repair, or defense program management experience, 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.
• Experience building and managing integrated master schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and government customers.
• U.S. citizenship required; ITAR export-controlled information access.

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); track critical path, assess risk, and lead recovery planning when milestones slip.
• Manage subcontract performance and flowdown compliance with the prime contractor; track deliverables and milestones.
• Coordinate across HDUSA, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Hanwha Ocean, and baseline design partners to align plans.
• Lead program risk and opportunity management; maintain risk register and drive mitigation to closure.
• Prepare and deliver program reviews, status reports, and executive briefs for leadership and customer.
• Ensure compliance with export control (ITAR/EAR), CUI handling, Buy American Act, Cargo Preference Act, etc.
• Support cost control, EV reporting, estimates at completion, and change proposals.
• Interface with Vessel Construction Manager as required; build and mentor program team members.

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort for a new amphibious vessel class. You will work with the Program Manager to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance, acting in their absence and serving as a key customer contact on-site.

This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating across HDUSA, shipyard partners, and design teams, while shaping program execution from day one and mentoring the program team.