Fincantieri Marine Group is hiring a Program Director in the Program Management Department at our Marinette, WI location.
Fincantieri Marine Group
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
The Program Director of Government Programs provides strategic leadership to our most critical government shipyard projects--from initial contract negotiations to final delivery. This role is responsible for program performance, financial management, contract compliance, risk mitigation, and customer relationships while leading program teams to ensure schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved. This position directly influences our reputation for excellence in the maritime sector in order to win repeat business and expand into new markets.
Domestic and international travel may be required.
Essential Functions
- Monitor contract execution, negotiate changes, and assess impacts of engineering and scope changes
- Oversee program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, EACs, margin analysis, and P&L responsibility, resolving discrepancies as needed
- Working supervision over program teams to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and contract compliance objectives are achieved
- Frequent communication with all levels of shipyard personnel, customers, regulatory bodies, and major suppliers, serving as the primary customer point-of-contact
- Ownership of the risk management plan, determining risk areas and working to mitigate such risks
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS) principles and practices (or a comparable program management methodology) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as it relates
- Strong negotiatation skills and knowledge of DFAR and FAR preferred
- Working knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Familiarity with Design Software tools such as AutoCAD, ShipConstructor and NavisWorks
- Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
- Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
- Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness
- Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; employee recognition and discipline; resolving employee concerns; and developing employees with the skills, competencies, and values needed to achieve Company goals.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 5 Years of project leadership experience in the shipbuilding industry or major defense industry required
- Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar contracts from bid to delivery and experience with marine systems,including structural, outfitting, machinery, hydraulics, electrical, mechanical, electronics, HVAC, etc.
Competencies
Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:
- Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
- Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
- Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
- Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion
- Leadership Excellence: Fincantieri leaders lead by example, empower, and inspire success
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, reach and type; stoop or kneel; and speak or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The position is primarily performed in a quiet, climate-controlled environment with minimal exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury. When entering the shipyard, there may be exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury.
Posting Disclaimer
This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skills Required
- 5 years of project leadership experience in the shipbuilding or defense industry
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles
- Strong negotiation skills
- Familiarity with design software and Microsoft Office Suite
What We Do
Fincantieri Marine Group is a leading US shipbuilder active in the naval and commercial sector. FMG employs more than 2,200 people across its three shipyards: • Fincantieri Marinette Marine will build the Navy's future guided-missle frigate or FFG(X) and has built the U.S. Navy’s Freedom variant Littoral Combat Ship. • Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is one of the main U.S, builders of merchant ships. Our product lines include LNG bunkering, windfarm vessels, ATB's, fishing vessels, passenger/car ferries, self-unloaders, bulk carriers, OSV's and more. Leader in repair and conversions in the Great Lakes region. • Fincantieri ACE Marine, is a center of excellence for aluminum construction, with experience in building small and medium-sized boats and patrol vessels especially for the U.S, Coast Guard. FMG has experienced naval architecture and marine engineering staff, and a highly skilled workforce committed to safe operation. Fincantieri Marine Group is the U.S. division of Italian shipbuilding giant FINCANTIERI, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, and number one by diversification and presence in all high value-added market sectors, having built more than 7,000 vessels over 230 years. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, the Group has approximately 20,000 employees, and operates through 20 shipyards on four continents. It is world leader in cruise ship construction and a reference player in other sectors, including naval vessels, offshore support vessels, mega-yachts, as well as ship repair and conversion. Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
