Naval Turbomachinery Program Lead

Socket.dev; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barber-Nichols is seeking an accomplished Program Manager to lead the Air Turbine Pump programs for Naval submarine systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure high-quality results on technically demanding projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in program management within manufacturing or engineering, knowledge of government contracting (DFARS/ITAR), and experience delivering complex engineered systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain strong relationships.
• Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Reliable attention to detail, especially under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program teams that focus on manufacturing complex build-to-print equipment and systems.
• Track schedule, scope, and budget for assigned programs.
• Lead customer relationships, acting as the voice of the customer inside the organization.
• Manage subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Articulate and manage programmatic risks.
• Formulate, plan, and execute recovery plans for major variances to schedule, scope, or budget.
• Support Sales with accurate program estimates to maximize program success.
• Use and improve project and program management tools.
• Identify and support interdepartmental corrective and preventative actions to drive improved performance.
• Foster a positive, constructive culture using BN’s core values.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Program Management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Barber-Nichols is seeking an accomplished Program Manager to lead the Air Turbine Pump programs for Naval submarine systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure high-quality results on technically demanding projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in program management within manufacturing or engineering, knowledge of government contracting (DFARS/ITAR), and experience delivering complex engineered systems.