Technology & Innovation Program Manager

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Raceland (LA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Pay

Cutting-Edge Projects

Positive Work Environment & Company In

Descripción de la vacante

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. is seeking a Technology & Innovation Program Manager with 8+ years of experience to drive manufacturing technology initiatives across the company.

You will connect innovation with operational execution and workforce adoption, ensuring investments deliver measurable business value in a dynamic shipyard environment. The role involves collaboration across facilities, planning, budgeting, and managing complex programs with site readiness, automation, and process

Formación

• 8+ years in project/program management, manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, capital projects, or operational improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in shipbuilding or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with schedules, budgets, vendors, risks, and performance metrics.
• Experience with technology implementation, automation, process improvement, and change management preferred.
• Bachelors in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technology implementation projects from planning through deployment and stabilization.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and communications.
• Establish project governance, accountability, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate stakeholders, vendors, and resources to ensure successful execution.
• Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, costs, and business outcomes.
• Partner with facility leadership and production teams to prepare for technology implementation.
• Coordinate site readiness, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and handoff.
• Align project schedules with production requirements while minimizing disruption.
• Promote standardized implementation practices and replication across facilities.
• Develop and execute change management plans supporting new technologies and workflows.
• Coordinate training, documentation, SOPs, and knowledge transfer.
• Address barriers to adoption and support sustainable integration into daily operations.
• Ensure implemented solutions become part of standard work practices.
• Establish project KPIs and measure performance against scope, schedule, budget, and outcomes.
• Monitor results, benefits realization, and post-implementation outcomes.
• Maintain portfolio reporting and leadership updates.

Conocimientos

Strong project and program management

Manufacturing and shipyard operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical, financial, communication,\

PM tools & dashboards

Prioritization & accountability

Change leadership & sustainability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / related field

Descripción del empleo

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Technology & Innovation Program Manager with at least 8+ years of experience in project/program management, manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, capital projects, or operational improvement. The candidate will lead the implementation of approved manufacturing technology initiatives across Bollinger Shipyards. This role serves as the connection between innovation, operational execution, and workforce adoption, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business value.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in project/program management, manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, capital projects, or operational improvement
• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives in shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or similar industrial environments
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, vendors, risks, and performance metrics
• Experience with technology implementation, automation, process improvement, and change management preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Regular travel between Bollinger facilities is required. The position includes time spent in active shipyard and manufacturing environments

Skills

• Strong project and program management skills
• Understanding of manufacturing and shipyard operations
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and facilities
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using project management tools and performance dashboards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and sustain improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead technology implementation projects from planning through deployment and stabilization
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and communications
• Establish project governance, accountability, and escalation processes
• Coordinate stakeholders, vendors, and resources to ensure successful execution
• Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, costs, and business outcomes
• Partner with facility leadership and production teams to prepare for technology implementation
• Coordinate site readiness, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handoff
• Align project schedules with production requirements while minimizing operational disruption
• Support successful deployment of equipment, automation, manufacturing systems, and process improvements
• Promote standardized implementation practices and replication of successful solutions across facilities
• Develop and execute change management plans supporting new technologies and workflows
• Coordinate training, documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer
• Address barriers to adoption and support sustainable integration into daily operations
• Ensure implemented solutions become part of standard work practices
• Establish project KPIs and measure performance against scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives
• Monitor operational results, benefits realization, and post-implementation outcomes
• Maintain portfolio reporting, project dashboards, and leadership updates
• Document lessons learned and drive corrective actions when needed
• Support prioritization and resource allocation across the technology implementation portfolio

Why Bollinger?

• Competitive Pay
• Cutting-Edge Projects
• Positive Work Environment & Company Values

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Address: Raceland, LA

Phone Number: [phone]

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.