Technical Project Manager – Marine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +45 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee quoting and project management tasks for new Marine programs in partnership with Wabtec within the CSSNA DBU.

• Work collaboratively across departments to create precise cost proposals and manage delivery timelines to meet program obligations.

• Organize, schedule, and lead project meetings with both internal and external parties.

• Keep thorough documentation of project quotes, scope, and milestone progress.

• Direct the entire program lifecycle, which includes prototype development, installation, commissioning, transition to production launch, and further deliveries.

• Independently handle assigned projects or programs, managing scope, timeline, deliverables, priorities, and coordination.

• Engage and unify cross-functional teams, clients, and external partners.

• Convert customer and stakeholder needs into actionable project plans.

• Recognize project risks, issues, and limitations, and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Lead conflict discussions and offer objective recommendations during escalations.

• Support compliant and cooperative execution of projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree from a college, university, or equivalent institution is necessary.

• The position may necessitate licensing to comply with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Intermediate work experience relevant to the role is required, including experience in team leadership.

• Background in prototype cost analysis and/or manufacturing cost estimation is preferred.

• Experience in shipbuilding programs or large subcontractor/tiered supplier environments is advantageous.

• Familiarity with product compliance and regulatory frameworks for defense programs, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity, and relevant industry standards is essential.

• Experience in managing supply timelines for government and defense-related equipment is required.

• Proven ability to enforce disciplined project execution, including follow-up, escalation, and accountability for scope, schedule, and deliverables.

• Experience with U.S. Government programs requiring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) compliance is important.

• Advanced capability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, specifications, and configuration documentation.

• Understanding of government contract requirements, deliverables, documentation standards, and compliance responsibilities is necessary.

• Ability to manage configuration changes, revisions, and contract modifications throughout the project lifecycle.

• Knowledge of quality and testing processes, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), inspections, and documentation packages is a plus.

• Proficient in using and adapting various project management tools and customer-preferred systems.

• Ability to independently oversee projects or programs while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, and deliverables.

• Excellent skills in written, verbal, listening, and presentation communications.

• Capability to engage and align cross-functional teams, customers, and external stakeholders.

• Skilled in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies.

• Competent in facilitating conflict resolution and providing objective recommendations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote home office work arrangement.

• Annual salary range of $100,320.00–$150,480.00.

• No relocation required; relocation is not eligible.