Our client, a defense manufacturer of ship and submarines, is seeking a Program Manager to join their team in Yonges Island, SC.

Description

Coordinates and monitors the performance across assigned program platforms to achieve the best functional, technical, and profitable value of company projects.  

Liaison between fabrication partner(s) and the leadership team.  May communicate directly with customer(s) professionally and reports out to the Director of Programs. Tracks and reports all program measurables, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program(s) lifecycle to be shared during program reviews or when requested to senior management, stakeholders, and suppliers using appropriate tools on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.  Reports daily to the Director of Programs, all risks and potential interruptions that may cause any projects to miss any critical paths i.e. budget, on-time delivery, quality issues, etc.  Tracks all required work orders outside of the original scope of work before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.  Increases contracted parameters when feasible for increased profitability.  Acts as the Liaison for the internal and external stakeholders of the program.  Recommends resources and scheduling requirements for the implementation of the program for on time delivery.  Detect, report, and solve program issues timely and effectively.  Manage technical data and documentation for the program.  Effectively communicates program developments and results to team members and liaise with other departments as well as customers on an ongoing basis.  Provide direction to the Project Manager. Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in manufacturing/production settings.  Proven great leadership skills in past positions.  Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications; Microsoft Project preferred  Proven capabilities in managing departmental budgets.  Professional and excellent communication skills with experience in corresponding with customers and executive leadership.  PMP Certification required.  Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding is preferred. 

Education and/or Experience

Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field from a credited college, university or technical school; or five (5) years of successful related experience or training in engineering, finance or manufacturing management of which two (2) years are in supervisory/managerial capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

CPIM or PMP preferred 

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