Defense Project Manager
Join a growing essential business supporting the US Navy!
Do you have what it takes to be a great project manager? Do you have some skills and experience but need additional training in some areas? Are you coachable and eager to learn? If so, this is the job for you!
At Trident Maritime Systems- Heavy Equipment Group, the Defense Program Managers and Project Managers are key leaders, responsible for the safety, quality, technical performance, and financial results of design and manufacturing projects for heavy shipboard machinery.
A Program Manager is typically responsible for several projects within their program portfolio. This includes customer relationship management, project initiation, control, monitoring, and reporting. At Trident-HEG, “programs” are ship platforms or product groups containing several projects. A Defense Project Manager owns similar responsibilities, just on a smaller scale as they learn. Program Managers may also be responsible for training and mentoring Project Managers who may support their programs.
Trident-HEG, has projects on every surface ship class in the US Navy, as well as Coast Guard and foreign and commercial customers. As we grow and promote program managers to other key roles in the company, we are hiring both Program Managers and Project Managers.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and customer service skills are absolutely essential.
Education or experience in heavy manufacturing, project management, business management, engineering, or supply chain management are helpful. PMP certification is helpful but not required. An MBA is helpful but not required. We value demonstrated skills and results over credentials.
Trident-HEG has been designing and manufacturing robust heavy machinery for the maritime and mining industries since 1858. After 163 years, our approximately 475 employees are still primarily in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, where we have 3 manufacturing facilities and a world-class tech center.
Come join an empowered team of exceptional talent, focused on maximizing and multiplying your strengths. Help us reach our vision of being the premier innovative solutions provider in all of our market segments.
For more information on job duties and the company, please apply. Let’s have a conversation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel to customer locations, factories, and occasionally move about inside ships
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
