📌 Program Manager – Strategic Naval Defense Program
📍 Chesapeake, Virginia
🏗 Leading Shipbuilding / Naval Defence Company
🚀 Why This Role Matters : A U.S.-based defense manufacturing organization is hiring a Program Manager to support a long-term, high-profile strategic submarine program . This is a critical leadership role on a nationally significant defense program, offering stability, visibility, and real influence over delivery and outcomes.
This position suits a Program Manager who is comfortable operating in highly regulated, schedule-driven environments and leading cross-functional teams through complex manufacturing programs.
🎯 Key Responsibilities :
- Own end-to-end program execution from contract award through delivery
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources (WBS, EVM)
- Act as primary customer interface and escalation point
- Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality
- Identify and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory standards, and internal governance
- Support proposals, contract negotiations, and financial reviews
- Validate cost estimates, production plans, and execution strategies
- Drive continuous improvement and advise senior leadership
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile :
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Management, Science, or similar (or significant equivalent program management experience)5+ years of program management experience in defense, heavy manufacturing, or regulated operationsStrong grasp of program controls, financials, and execution disciplineProven ability to lead, influence, and align cross-functional teamsNAVSEA or strategic naval program experience💡 The Company & Role :
Premium earning potentialComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompany-paid short- and long-term disability coverage401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off (PTO)Company-paid holidaysSubmit your resume to jcooper@novaxrecruitment.com or apply online.