Program Manager

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage medium-large size/complexity program(s).
• Accountable for program P&L including cost, schedule, technical performance across program lifecycle to meet customer and business commitments.
• Responsible for inspiring employees to achieve high performance, accountable for delivering growth, accomplishing business objectives, and ensuring the efficient deployment of internal investments.
• Primary customer liaison responsible for all program activities identifying customer gaps/needs and translating into new business opportunities.
• Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to develop and foster cross-business area collaboration.
• Work in a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities.
• Engage across the enterprise including Business Development, Finance, Engineering, and Operations.
• Integrate business acumen, value proposition, budget/funding options, competitive landscape, and business case development to inform business area pursuits and strategies.
• Design or offer solutions to the customers’ requirements.
• Contract Review management within the areas of focus. Responsible for clarifying all customer requirements, proper negotiation of terms & conditions, project scope & documentation of customer acceptance.
• Customer Relationship Management – primary point of contact with the customer regarding project updates, milestone changes and other related topics.
• Project Management of improvements to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the order entry through shipping processes.
• Ensure there is a clearly defined Production Schedule and ensure it is clearly communicated to the end customer and throughout the operation.
• Delivery of product to end customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the enterprise.
• Proficient at working with customers, including through challenging issues.
• Demonstrated process improvement experience.
• Program management experience with Department of Defense and/or knowledge of Nuclear Power preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within ASME welding standards, including interpretation and application of codes and quality requirements in regulated manufacturing or defense environments.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA (U.S. Navy) welding requirements, specifications, and documentation standards, including oversight of welding compliance on Navy programs.
• Exposure to Section VIII / Nuclear-related programs, including program execution in highly regulated, safety-critical environments.
• Experience managing programs involving code-driven fabrication, inspection, and compliance activities (e.g., welding procedures, qualifications, audits).
• Background supporting programs with DoD, Navy, or nuclear customers, particularly in environments requiring strict configuration control and documentation discipline.
• Ability to partner effectively with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure compliance with welding and nuclear standards throughout the program lifecycle.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.