Requisition Number: 22066 Required Travel: 11 - 25%Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $157,084.00 - $225,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Management Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072SummaryMission Technologies division of HII is a growing, dynamic, and innovative organization at the forefront of the aerospace and defense sector. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), we are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Director of Program Excellence to join our team, lead our Program Excellence function, and continue the evolution of division level program management policies, standards, tools, procedures, and training. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of our company by ensuring the highest level of program management professionalism, competency, quality, efficiency, and service delivery.As the Director of Program Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall program management capabilities of Mission Technologies. You will be responsible for providing overall subject matter expertise on integrating and coordinating all facets of program management in a Government Contracting environment. This includes implementing, evolving, and sustaining program excellence policies, standards, procedures, tools, training, and reporting across our enterprise aligned with industry best practices and organizational goals. You will contribute to the consistent delivery of successful programs, fostering a culture of excellence, and enabling effective decision-making at all levels. If you are a dedicated, energetic, collaborative, and forward-thinking expert Senior Program Manager or Program Director with a passion for elevating program management excellence, we invite you to apply.What you will do
Guide the profession of program management within Mission Technologies providing subject matter expertise on best practices, industry standards, and consistent implementation of program management methodologies across the division.
Represent program management equities while collaborating with other division functions to enable and promote integrated and mutually supportive fulfillment of regulatory, corporate, and division requirements for business operations.
Collaborate with line organizations to understand and represent their program management needs and priorities when identifying areas for improvement and innovation within program management and adjacent supporting functions.
Develop, promulgate, continuously improve, and train program management standards, methodologies, policies, processes, tools, and best practices to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality programs throughout the enterprise.
Coordinate and communicate changes to existing and publication of new Program Excellence artifacts across the enterprise ensuring their consistent availability for all employees.
Establish, evolve, and moderate a collaborative Program Management Community of Excellence to enable project/program managers of all levels to solicit advice, leverage lessons learned, share concepts and suggestions, build community, and enhance overall program management professionalism across the division.
Lead the creation, evolution, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive professional training programs for both new and existing program/project managers, achieving a consistent and high level of expertise across the organization.
Establish robust reporting mechanisms to monitor and communicate program performance, risks, and milestones to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to program managers, enabling them to navigate complex challenges and deliver successful outcomes.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing data, soliciting feedback, and implementing strategies to enhance program management practices.
Coordinate division Program Excellence initiatives across the HII enterprise and ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.
What we are looking for
Minimum 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors degree in a related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience.
Must have a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex projects and programs.
Must have demonstrated experience of minimum two (2) years successfully managing a single program greater than $20M annually.
Must have demonstrated experience leading a portfolio of programs with over $40M annual combined revenue.
Proven expertise with establishing program management standards, methodologies, and procedures.
Demonstrated experience directing business operations (i.e., finances, contracts, staffing, subcontracts, procurements, scheduling, planning, etc.), for a services-focused organization of at least 200 people producing more than $65M in annual revenue.
Strong understanding of industry best practices, project management frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, CMMI, Agile, Scrum), and program management tools.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at various levels.
Highly proficient in writing, presentation, data analysis and reporting, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong fluency with Excel, program scheduling techniques and applications, and other common office application suites required.
Current PMP or PgMP certification from Project Management Institute® or ability to renew lapsed certification within ninety (90) days of hire.
Travel of up to 20%
Preferred: Bonus Points For
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with proposal development, pricing, and capture activities a plus.
EVM Control Account Manager experience is a plus.
Prior experience in designing and conducting program management training initiatives is preferred.
DoD or equivalent secret security clearance or higher is preferred.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.Why HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
