Senior Shipbuilding Program Manager

Birdon Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon Group is seeking a Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of assigned programs, serving as the primary contact between the shipyard and the customer. You will guide cross-functional teams through all phases from planning to turnover, focusing on budgets, schedules, risk, and quality.

The role requires 10+ years of program management in shipbuilding or related fields, strong EVM and cost-control experience, and excellent negotiation and leadership abilities to ensure customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business field.
• 10+ years in program or project management within shipbuilding or similar environments.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and cost control practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read shipbuilding drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as single point of contact for overall plan and execution for assigned program(s).
• Develops overall program strategy, planning, and participates in negotiations with clients.
• Ensure scope, design basis, objectives, and production sequences are defined and followed.
• Monitor compliance with specifications, manage risk, and process changes promptly.
• Supervise budgets, schedules, and reports against baselines.
• Lead program and customer meetings to promote communication and relationships.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure milestone achievement.
• Develop and maintain resource forecasts and ensure full utilization of team members.
• Define subcontract needs with Supply Chain, Scheduling, Planning, Production, and Engineering.
• Support audits and executive briefings as requested by Senior Leadership.

Skills

EVM and cost control

Negotiation & communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Birdon Group is seeking a Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of assigned programs, serving as the primary contact between the shipyard and the customer. You will guide cross-functional teams through all phases from planning to turnover, focusing on budgets, schedules, risk, and quality.

The role requires 10+ years of program management in shipbuilding or related fields, strong EVM and cost-control experience, and excellent negotiation and leadership abilities to ensure customer