PROGRAM MANAGER
Apply NowCompany: Bollinger Shipyards
Location: Pascagoula, MS 39581
Description:
This position is focused on deckplate production oversight on multiple programs.
GENERAL FUNCTION: Manages the fulfillment of contractual obligations for assigned area. Coordinates various program focused taskings across production, engineering, planning and material organizations. Communicates regularly with other program managers, subcontractors and customers to ensure clear alignment of goals and deliverables. Reports directly to the Vice President of Program Management.
TYPICAL DUTIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Engineering preferred. Considerable experience managing both administrative and production areas or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Project Management Professional Certification is a plus.
Program Manager A: 5+ years' experience in program management.
Program Manager B: 3-5 years' experience in program management.
Program Manager C: 0-3 years' experience in program management.
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
GENERAL FUNCTION: Manages the fulfillment of contractual obligations for assigned area. Coordinates various program focused taskings across production, engineering, planning and material organizations. Communicates regularly with other program managers, subcontractors and customers to ensure clear alignment of goals and deliverables. Reports directly to the Vice President of Program Management.
TYPICAL DUTIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
- Be a major participant in or lead the initial program proposal development
- Key customer Interface for the assigned program/area of responsibility
- Manage production focused program activities; providing communication, guidance and direction to all performing departments necessary to achieve program requirements and objectives
- Track Performance to PMB
- Manage, measure and report production progress to cost and schedule targets using earned value management system metrics
- Constantly monitor physical progress and periodically update the equivalent estimate to completion
- Be a major participant in developing shop floor schedules and targets in support of overall program goals & milestones
- Develop & execute production recovery/work-around plans to remain on cost & schedule targets
- Establish, maintain and manage production program risks and opportunities
- o Time-phase the mitigation/realization of risks and opportunities across the program schedule timeline
- Partner with assigned production leadership to eliminate obstacles standing in way of achieving safety, cost, schedule and quality objectives.
- For multi-vessel programs, establish additional methods to measure progress and performance to cost & schedule targets and demonstrate vessel-to-vessel learning
- Vessel-to-vessel learning examples
- Unit assembly completion rates
- Percent of pre-outfitting (pre/post blast & paint and pre/post erection)
- Compartment and tank completion process/burn-down/rates (craft specific)
- Test Program burn-downs
- Vessel-to-vessel learning examples
- Continuously seek out and pursue program cost reduction opportunities and schedule improvement initiatives
- Ensure change orders are implemented in the most efficient timeline to ensure minimal impact to the production team
- Monitor vessel Test & Trials Program, and Build-To-Test activities
- Ensure readiness for major milestones including FULO, MELO, Builders and Acceptance Trials
- Conduct trial card screening & ensure correction of "Contractor" responsible cards
- Prepare for and conduct periodic program reviews for both internal and external consumption
- Promote special studies
- Promote new business opportunities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Possess strong, practical experience in project management gained thru managing large, complex projects.
- Knowledge and experience in executing project and program management methods and techniques.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to lead a wide range of individuals and teams involved in the program.
- Ability to develop and execute effective action plans to correct program problems and issues.
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Engineering preferred. Considerable experience managing both administrative and production areas or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Project Management Professional Certification is a plus.
Program Manager A: 5+ years' experience in program management.
Program Manager B: 3-5 years' experience in program management.
Program Manager C: 0-3 years' experience in program management.
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.