Program Jobs in Lafayette, LA

Program Manager

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities across designated programs to ensure successful achievement of goals and objectives within established time frames and budget parameters. This role operates with minimal supervision and oversees multiple interconnected projects aligned with strategic business and organizational priorities. Program responsibilities often involve complex, cross functional initiatives that span business units, organizational boundaries, geographic regions, and diverse cultures.

The Program Manager provides strong leadership to project teams, building credibility, fostering collaboration, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders at various levels including external partners. A key accountability includes ensuring continuous alignment of program scope with broader strategic business objectives, recommending program adjustments as needed to enhance effectiveness and overall business outcomes.

This position is also responsible for the effective allocation, coordination, and utilization of resources across all constituent projects for the benefit of Oceaneering. The Program Manager serves as the primary Project Management technical authority between the Chief Surveyor's Office and the Project Management Lead, helping to define, standardize, and drive technical requirements for projects and new product/service integrations. These efforts reflect current industry standards, client expectations, and directives approved by the Chief Surveyor's Office.

This is an office US based position with a hybrid work schedule remotely and/or another designated geographic area as needed. Ability to travel domestically and international as assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and integration of new products and services within the S&P business line, including but not limited to Multibeam systems, Inertial Navigation Systems, IOGP Depth-to-Pressure standards, Photogrammetry, Remote Survey solutions, Drone services, and emerging technologies.
• Partner closely with the Chief Surveyor's Office to drive continuous improvement across processes, procedures, spreadsheets, and technical workflows, supporting increased operational efficiency onshore and offshore.
• Support Commercial, Bids, and Proposals teams by preparing Survey Method Statements and technical content for bid packages and client proposals.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Business Development, including the delivery of high quality survey technical presentations.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, organizing meetings and outlining work plans, schedules, responsibilities, and scopes of authority for project personnel.
• Advise the Project Management Lead and clients on recommended courses of action for the implementation of project-specific procedures and technical approaches.
• Train and mentor new Project Managers, ensuring proper project management practices and effective oversight of project surveyors.
• Collaborate with the Service Excellence team to plan and execute equipment training and testing programs for offshore crews, vendors, and OEMs; includes hands on participation at training sites as required.
• Support competency development initiatives and ensure alignment with Oceaneering processes, standards, and expectations.
• Maintain cost and revenue accruals for specialized projects; prepare monthly financial forecasts including total cost, revenue, and Job Profit % and report findings to the business unit leader and Project Management Lead.
• Interpret and advise on contractual requirements, providing leadership and guidance to project teams on contractual matters.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth and improved profitability, while mitigating financial exposure within agreed contract terms.
• Oversee specialized project invoicing and ensure accuracy and completeness in alignment with financial requirements.
• Provide technical and operational support to Project Managers and Project Surveyors in the planning, execution, and documentation of complex or high visibility projects.
• Assist project teams in strategic improvement initiatives, streamlining processes and meeting business critical requirements.
• Serve as a solutions expert for complex internal and external client requests involving specialized survey or project management expertise.
• Conduct site visits, personnel assessments, and HSE audits at the request of the Project Management Lead, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Support global alignment and collaboration through short duration domestic and international travel, interfacing with regional Project Management Leads as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Ten (10+) years of experience in Survey practice or equivalent skill level demonstrating the knowledge required to perform all duties effectively.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Project Management experience and/or formal training; experience managing survey and positioning services strongly preferred.
• At least five (5) years of hands on experience with tools, systems, and software used by offshore survey and positioning teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with offshore operational activities, including industry practices, constraints, and safety considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines.
• Evidence of solid business acumen, including understanding of project economics and commercial impacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Project; moderate proficiency with NaviPac and Fusion software.
• Ability to learn and navigate enterprise systems, including PeopleSoft or similar ERP platforms, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
• Valid passport with the ability to obtain international visas as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Oceaneering offices, client locations, and field sites as needed.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling content for cross functional audiences.

DESIRED:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana