GENERAL FUNCTION:  Manages the fulfillment of contractual obligations for assigned programs.  Serves as official delegate with the customer when the Program Manager is unavailable.  Coordinates all functional organization activities and support for the program.  Reports directly to the Program Manager or VP 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.

One of the primary Customer Interface for the assigned program

Manage all program activities; providing communication, guidance and direction to all functional departments necessary to achieve program requirements and objectives

Manage the distribution of Management Reserve

Establish, maintain and manage program risks and opportunities

Prepare major financial upside/downside chart; monetized & tied to the program financials

Time-phase the margin step up opportunities across the program schedule timeline

Track Performance to PMB

Manage, measure and report progress to cost and schedule targets using earned value management system metrics

Constantly monitor physical progress and periodically update the equivalent annual cost and estimate to completion

Lead weekly functional meetings to discuss and effect performance trends

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-down

Develop & execute recovery/work-around plans to remain on cost & schedule targets

Continuously seek out and pursue program cost reduction opportunities and schedule improvement initiatives

Execute major milestone event activity including system light off, launch , government equipment loadout and delivery

Change order, Configuration Management and Control

Manage the engineering change proposal (ECP) process

Maintain the configuration baseline

Monitor vessel production, Test & Trials Program, and Build-To-Test activities

Ensure efficient performance of vessel production, test & trials

Ensure vessel-to-vessel learning is incorporated into downstream vessels

Ensure readiness for builders trials (BT) and acceptance trials (AT)

Conduct trial card screening & ensure correction of "Contractor" responsible cards

Prepare for and conduct periodic program reviews for both internal and external consumption

Manage the post-delivery warranty/guarantee

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, Project Management 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.

 

VT Halter Marine is an EOE/AAP Employer.