Program Manager

Who we are:

ESCO Maritime Solutions is a world leader in Signature Management and Power Conversion solutions for the US and UK naval defense market. Our solutions enable critical mission system capabilities and increase naval stealth on submarine and surface ship platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the primary customer contact
• Successfully manage similar or related programs for a business stream achieving customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management and winning new/follow on business
• Define project milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics in alignment with Customer needs and expectations
• Oversee the execution of multiple projects, ensuring they stay within scope, timeline, and budget
• Monitor program performance against plan, cost and delivery, and identify appropriate corrective actions by conducting periodic cost, schedule, performance and risk reviews
• Prioritize, identify and obtain the required resources, including facilities, tools and personnel to achieve successful project execution
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines or outcomes
• Proactively resolve project issues by working with internal teams and external partners
• Supply accurate cost and schedule information in the preparation of bids and reports
• Provide effective leadership, manage all customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of Program Scope and plan for successful program execution
• Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives
• Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Program Director in support of department activities

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 2+ years of experience in program management. Strong project management skills with a successful track record in setting up and executing full project lifecycle, including concept, launch, product development, transition to production, product delivery and in service support
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills at all levels in the business
• Strong proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint-this role will require presenting data to clients and management
• Attention to detail and problem solving-skills
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Desired Skills:

• Excellent leadership, delegation and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset
• High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation
• Resilient - able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and always displays sound judgement
• Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration and/or manufacturing
• A background in Maritime / Defense industry

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for an extending period
• Ability to work with your hands in a repetitive cycle
• Ability to stand and walk
• Be able to lift 15lbs unassisted

Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment to include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, Life insurance and Disability!