Program Manager

Company: Birdon America, Inc.
Location: Bayou La Batre
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This position is located onsite in our Bayou La Batre, AL office Join the Birdon team and be a part of our growth! Our Program Management Team plays an integral role in ensuring our continued operations. This role reports to the Vice President/GM and will be responsible for the overall execution and delivery of assigned program(s). Some of your daily functions will include: Act as single point of contact for overall plan and execution for assigned program(s). Develops overall program strategy and planning, contributes to prime contract and subcontractor/supplier strategies, and activelyparticipatesin all negotiations, including client deliverables and associated schedules. Ensures scope, design basis andobjectivesare defined, best practices/lessons learned reviewed, detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, contract deliverables (CDRLS), and procedures areestablished, including Production Sequence. Ensures all contractual commitments are met by monitoring compliance with specifications and terms,maintainingrisk and trend programs, processing change orders and claims promptly, and implementing a change management system. Ensures that all Customer communications on the prime contract are documented Supervises the development of budgets, schedules, and reports against the approved baselines for scope, budget, schedule, contract terms and conditions, and program execution plan. Conducts and leads program and customer meetings consistent to promote andfacilitatecommunication and positive relationships, review progress/performance, discuss issues andfacilitateproblem resolution. Provide coordination,guidanceand direction to ensure that the work being performed enables successful and efficient execution with focus on milestone achievement. Develops andmaintainsprogram resource forecasts and manages resources to ensure fullutilizationof all team members. If you have 10 years’ experience in program or project management within a shipbuilding environment and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management (or related/relevant field) we want to talk to you! Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we work in. We expect this same commitment from all employees. Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing hr@birdon.us. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hr@birdon.us for further assistance.

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