Director Program Management- Ships

Position Overview

Director, Program Management – Ships is responsible for the capture, preparation for and execution of surface shipbuilding programs. Operating in a leadership role with a broader multi-disciplined team, this role develops proposals and wins contracts while overseeing all aspects from contract award through design, production, testing, and delivery to ensure that cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents milestones, budgets and matrix support necessary to pursue approved programs. Coordinates these products and their updates with internal counterparts.
• Iaw the approved capture strategy, leads multi-disciplined teams in the capture of surface ship programs. Holds reviews with SMEs and leadership leading up to submittal.
• Works closely with the BD and GR team’s during the solicitation process to understand the customer’s requirements/needs. Post award, builds and sustains a strong relationship with the customer, regularly communicating status and addressing program risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Builds the program team necessary to execute awarded contracts at a rate that supports program execution, attracting, advancing, and retaining talent.
• Coordinates with Hanwha affiliates (HPSI, Ocean) to ensure preparation and execution are in accordance with contract requirements and HDUSA policy.
• Implements controls and reporting necessary to monitor and proactively address cost, schedule, and quality performance of affiliates, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provides routine status reports for leadership and responds timely to follow-up tasking.
• Controls expenditures within the limitations of program budgets.
• Responsible for customer presentations and interface.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience
• Three (3) years in management required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Understanding of U.S. defense landscape
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry
• Professional experience in leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• PMP desired