Program Manager

Defense Maritime Solutions Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Maritime Solutions Inc is seeking a Program Manager to own the cost, schedule, and performance of the LCS lifecycle project using DSM PM methods. The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Field Service, and the customer to deliver on time and within budget.

Candidates should have government shipyard operations experience and marine engineering knowledge; PMP certification is preferred and U.S. work authorization is required. On-site work is expected at defense facilities.

Qualifications

• > 5 years in a related industry

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead project team to manage engineering, equipment deliveries, installation and commissioning
• Serve as primary project point of contact to customer from award to warranty
• Ensure cost control and quality objectives are met
• Ensure compliance with export and company policies

Skills

Program Management

Project Communications Management

Project Cost Management

Project Scheduling

Project Risk Management

Team Leadership

Contracts & Governance

MS Project

SAP PS

Government Contracts

Shipyard Operations

Engineering Liaison

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Marine Engineering

PMP Certification

HS/GED or Military experience

Tools

MS Project

SAP PS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be accountable for the cost, quality, schedule, and performance of the LCS lifecycle project utilizing Defense Maritime Solutions Project Management (PM) methodology and ensuring the successful execution of projects from contract award to warranty closure. This position requires experience in government shipyard construction and operations, marine engineering, and a working knowledge of government contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Embrace and promote a culture of DMS Enthusiast. Coordinate and collaborate effectively with other DMS company members through positive engagement and mutual respect. Hold colleagues accountable to this company-wide standard for interpersonal relationships
• Coordinate closely with Engineering to resolve project-related technical issues and incorporate lessons learned.
• Coordinate closely with the Field Service Team to ensure the project plan, history, all required tooling, and all other support needs are clearly identified and communicated.
• Maintain appropriate interface and relations with customers, paying detailed attention to contracts and specifications to minimize risk exposure to both DMS and its customers.
• Liaison between facility repair, engineering team, and subcontractors to ensure the project is executed on time and within the budgeted scope of work.
• Lead Project Team and manage all aspects of project-specific engineering, equipment deliveries, installation, and commissioning.
• Serve as primary project point of contact to the customer from contract award through the end of warranty
• Ensure cost control at or below budget and quality objectives are met relative to project management activities
• Ensure delivered products meet customer requirements (including military standards/specifications) as prescribed per order
• Effectively craft and document execution and lifecycle support plans for existing business opportunities to ensure sustainable execution success of all orders captured. Ensure effective turnover and communication of plans for all orders.
• Ensure export compliance policies and requirements are clearly understood and followed by department personnel.
• Ensure department information integrity to company policies for information storage, organization, control, release, etc.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for cost, quality, schedule, and performance of each project scope in the project.
• Accountable for managing projects in accordance with the Wartsila PM method and DMS procedures
• Accountable for contributing to the team by sharing strategic resources and encouraging continuous learning

Development Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all project documentation is in order and completed as required by contract and internal processes.
• Develop working relationships within the Wartsila and other strategic partner organizations to support project execution

Education/Experience:

• HS/GED, Trade School, or Military plus a minimum of 5 years in a related industry.
• B. S. in Mechanical/Marine Engineering preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred
• Familiar with marine engineering and shipboard equipment and systems.
• Familiar with diagrams, blueprints, drawings, test procedures, and technical manuals.
• Familiar LCS Independence Class propulsion shafting
• Familiar with direct government contracts
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• On-site experience in government shipyard repair operations and/or facility-based repair/overhaul projects (project management, engineering, surveyor, OEM, etc.) is highly preferred.

Professional Skills:

• Program Management
• Project Communications Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Customer Relation Management
• Project Planning and its Documentation
• Document Management
• Cost Indexes and Cost Development
• Management of Project-Specific Organization
• Understanding of contracts or project governance
• Project Management certificate
• IM-Tools: MS. Project, SAP PS

Professional Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Multitaski