Senior Program Manager, Finance & Defense PMO

Fairbanks Morse, LLC in; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse is seeking a Manager, Program Management to lead the PMO and oversee multiple programs for shipyard and defense customers. The role focuses on program leadership, governance, and team management to ensure consistent execution across development, modification, integration, installation, and upgrading projects.

The Manager will lead the program management function, serve as a key customer contact for program execution and risk discussions, and support the Director of Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Master's Degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Program Management).
• 5+ years' experience leading program managers or cross-functional teams.
• 8–10 years formal Program Management experience leading increasingly complex projects and programs.
• Navy shipbuilding or equivalent defense/shipyard program experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPIF) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Management team to ensure consistent PM processes, tools, and best practices.
• Oversee program reviews of cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics.
• Act as primary customer contact for program execution and risk discussions.
• Support development and pacing of proposals, including SOWs and operating budgets.
• Manage program execution across development, modification, integration, installation, and upgrading projects.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Risk management

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Fairbanks Morse is seeking a Manager, Program Management to lead the PMO and oversee multiple programs for shipyard and defense customers. The role focuses on program leadership, governance, and team management to ensure consistent execution across development, modification, integration, installation, and upgrading projects.

The Manager will lead the program management function, serve as a key customer contact for program execution and risk discussions, and support the Director of Program