Program Manager - Steel America
Purpose:
Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Program Manager to oversee programmatic operations in Norfolk, VA.
Job Description:
- Program Plans as appropriate such as Communication, Risk, Interface, Change, Transition, Resource, Purchase and Acquisitions, Quality, and Contracting Management planning.
- Develop Program schedules, WBS, cost estimating, and scope of work definitions.
- Frequent communication with customer expected to include identification of program requirements, clarity, provide status and obtain customer feedback.
- Identify and specify the roles and responsibilities expected of the Program Manager team.
- Ensure products and services associated with projects under Program meet or exceed Steel America's quality and delivery standards.
- Ensure that the Quality Management System Project Management processes are utilized in project management activities.
- Track Program performance with respect to budget, schedule, and quality using phase review objectives, reporting status to senior management as requested.
- Develop and implement recovery plans for deviations from approved Program plans.
- Resolve conflict with stakeholders identified by Program Team.
- Identify and resolve Program related Issues working with and escalating as appropriate within the organization.
- Identify, qualify, quantify, mitigate (or avoid) Program risks.
- Provide feedback regarding employee performance.
- Make recommendations for new processes where they may improve quality and organizational effectiveness.
- Aids in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes.
- Coordinate preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts.
- Assist in the development of new business.
- Act as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and various day to day activities of the organization.
- Examine estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Assist senior management in the development and formulation of long- and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.
- Formulate and recommend policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors Degree in Management, Science, Engineering or related field and at least 5 years' experience in program management, preferably in process-oriented operations and/or related industry. Degree requirements can be substituted for an additional 10 years of experience in program management.
- Must have experience in engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures is desired.
- Must possess excellent knowledge of program management skills.
- Must possess excellent knowledge of program and project management tools, process and procedures.
- Must possess excellent knowledge of people management skills, particular influence management and conflict resolution.
- Must possess a very good general understanding of functional organizational operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, systems engineering, and quality systems.
- Must possess a very good general understanding of finance including the ability to read and understand financial data such as period income statements, return on investment analysis, net-present value analysis.
- Must possess a very good general understanding of marketing, including market research, pricing, communications, and product launching.
- Must possess excellent presentation and communication skills (oral and written).
- Must possess excellent management, negotiation, leadership, and assertiveness skills.
- Must be strongly self-motivated.
- Must have strong excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer an accredited Program Management course with certification of completion (or PMP certification).
- Prefer 5-10 years' experience managing a team or segment of an organization.
- Prefer previous experience managing programs related to large steel fabrication projects and/or experience with naval ship new construction
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
- General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 30% of the time.
- Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Hear, talk, and smell.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
- A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
- Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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Colonna's Shipyard
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Aug 17, 2025