Project Manager 2 - 30773

HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HII is seeking a Project Manager within Uncrewed Systems (UxS) to lead USV programs from proposal through acceptance testing. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, coordinating with sales, engineering and production to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires experience with scheduling tools, Earned Value Management, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. Up to 25% travel aboard offshore vessels may be needed.

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 4 years with Master’s; or 10 years with HS diploma.
• Experience with project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience in an Earned Value Management environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of USV project portfolios on time, cost and quality.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering and production to define scope and develop project plans.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and risks; prepare status reports and forecasts.
• Lead regular program reviews and cross-functional team meetings.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Job description

Requisition Number: 30773

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $99,408.00 - $142,012.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
  

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is done right!

Unmanned Systems, a business group within Huntington Ingalls Industries, creates advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research, and commercial applications. HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations, and sustainment of unmanned systems.

This Project Manager role will report directly support the Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) portfolio. This Project Manager role will ensure the successful design, fabrication, test, delivery, and follow-on support for various USV programs. This role will:

• Ensure the successful delivery of company projects on time, cost, and quality. Participate in full-cycle project development from initial customer proposal to final acceptance test. Oversee all aspects of multiple projects using planning, monitoring, and controlling processes.
• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project teams, and line management.
• Monitor, control, and communicate to corporate management the status of projects, with attention to resource utilization, project costs, and risk management.
• Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering and production to define the scope of work for assigned projects and develop project plan, including schedule, cost budget, resource budget, and associated forecasting.
• Facilitate regular, professional team meetings across program team with active follow-up action items.
• Communicate complex issues/gain consensus with the engineering, production, quality, and other stakeholders.
• Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Provide continuous superior customer service.
• Position will require up to 25% work/travel aboard offshore vessels as required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

What you will be doing.

Oversees subcontractor execution to deliver USVs that meet customer requirements, on schedule and within budget. Responsibilities include travel for status meetings, inspections, design and progress reviews; supporting equipment installation, factory acceptance testing, trials, and final delivery to HII’s customer. Monitors project performance and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Identifies and resolves project issues to achieve productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction objectives. Establishes mechanisms to track progress and drive timely intervention with project managers, line managers, and clients.

What we are looking for..

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Experience with project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience in an Earned Value Management environment.
• Experience managing and reporting on multiple complex data sets in a coherent and organized manner.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. #LI-MH1

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.