Program Manager

Our client is a family-owned engineering and fabrication group that designs and builds custom fluid-delivery systems for naval propulsion and industrial power applications. They're hiring a Program Manager who can take full ownership of technical projects and drive them to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract and project matters
• Oversee task order execution, staffing needs, and labor utilization
• Lead weekly meetings with customers and project stakeholders
• Ensure engineering disciplines—naval architecture, marine, electrical, mechanical—are properly supported
• Develop project plans, timelines, scope, and resource allocation
• Coordinate between customers, internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors
• Manage project execution strategy including materials, vendor support, subcontractors, and compliance
• Track budgets, schedules, performance metrics, and project risks
• Negotiate project or contract changes and maintain accurate baselines
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and contractual requirements
• Prepare project reports and updates for leadership and customers
• Oversee project close-out and document lessons learned

Skills & Qualifications

• Background in the maritime industry or similar industrial equipment environments
• Strong understanding of project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects through full lifecycle
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Professional interpersonal skills for working with customers, teams, vendors, and partners
• Ability to handle confidential or classified information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software

Education & Preferred Background

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• PMP certification or interest in pursuing one is a plus