Program Manager (Special Projects)
Core
Own the intake-to-execution lifecycle for manufacturing technology requests, scoping work, coordinating execution across engineering teams, and ensuring clear handoffs to prevent scope creep.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Special Projects/Triage)
Builds
Manufacturing technology solutions and digital systems for shipbuilding factories
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Industrial digitization
Required skills
Program management, stakeholder management, scope definition, cross-functional coordination, project governance, process improvement, portfolio management, risk management, communication, organizational skills
Preferred skills
Manufacturing domain knowledge, software development fluency, intake process design, MES/ERP/PLM familiarity, PMP/Scrum certification, startup environment experience, vendor management, regulated industry experience, travel adaptability
Technologies
JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Asana
Responsibilities
Evaluate and triage manufacturing technology requests for fit and feasibility; Define project scopes, deliverables, timelines, and exit criteria; Coordinate execution across engineering teams; Drive projects from kickoff to delivery and handoff; Establish governance processes to prevent scope creep; Maintain portfolio view of active projects; Facilitate meetings and retrospectives; Identify patterns for platform capabilities; Balance special project demand against standing initiatives; Document handoff criteria and support expectations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC