Manager Project Management Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

Req ID: 48680
Team: 80 Program Management
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
We're building tomorrow's fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that's cool? Keep reading:
The Role
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Program management position to set-up and lead the Frigate services contract.
Manage activities for the Frigate Class and derivative platforms, including but not limited to material, facilities, personnel, engineering, design, quality control, inspection and test facilities and management control, necessary to perform the requirements of this contract.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the Frigate class product and program configuration. Will serve as primary liaison between Program Management, Engineering, Planning, Business Management and Supply Chain Management teams to execute the Frigate services contract. Develop relationships and interface with Navy customer counterparts. Coordinate activities, provide communications to all company departments, and construct special projects as necessary. Develop tracking mechanisms to assess project costs, schedule, health and risks. Coordinate and track actions and commitments to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Monitoring project progress. Position requires coordination of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly report; interfacing with multiple stakeholders to assemble the reports.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's degree and 6 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Secret security clearance, familiarity with Ship design, configuration management, and change processes. The preferred candidate has impeccable written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, effective multitasking and organizational skills, strong attention and adherence to details, deadlines & constraints and excellent prioritization and decision-making skills, especially when presented with multiple options. Proven experience in understanding contractual documentation, purchase specifications, configuration management, metrics analysis and skilled in the use of Microsoft products. Experience and ability to interact with all levels of management across the value stream, as well as external customers is preferred.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.