Director Program Integration & Support

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
REPORTS TO: Vice President New Construction Surface Ship Programs
SUPERVISES:
Directly and Indirectly:
Change Manager
Program Analytics and Metrics Manager
Risk and Opportunity Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The expectation of the Program Integration Director is a strategic role to align cross functional organizations and teams to ensure change control, risk and opportunity, and standard operating module are a seamless bridge of consistent communication.
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Governance and reporting
Establishes metrics to monitor cost baselines
Establishes consistent metrics, track milestones, and maintain clear visibility to program goals
Aligns metrics to the Annual Operating Plan
Able to make data formed analysis on cost, schedule, resources loading, and communicate with stakeholders
Principal (single point of) contact for all issues related to cross functional organizations.
Change Management
Consistent Metrics
Risk and Opportunity adherence
Risk, Cost & Performance Management
Establishes performance metrics using cost and schedule metrics (including EVMS), ensuring accurate forecasting and variance analysis
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks impacting cost, schedule, resources, and technical impacts, and cross functional issues
Validate resource planning and ensure alignment between planned and actual execution
Planning / Scheduling
Evaluates and illustrates key event and milestone
Critical path analysis
Design and configuration management
Oversee development and implementation of change orders
Validate estimates through estimate that logic is sound, and estimates account for all disciplines affected by scope.
Manage and evaluate changes to design to ensure that deliverables are sufficient to support the project schedule.
Manages and evaluates all aspects of design, configuration management, document control, and production support.
Contract change management / control
Full understanding of the contract performance reporting
Execute the contract closeout of responsible assign programs.
Understands the procurement of materials and equipment and it relationship to change control.
Understand the sourcing impact engineering change both class 1 and class 2 has on a vessel both in cost and schedule
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
4 year degree relating to engineering technologies/business managements/construction management, or supply change management preferred
15+ years of related experience and training in program/project management and/or significant leadership responsibilities
Proven record of Navy/Coast Guard/Commercial program management with ship building and/or government defense contracting as the preferred focus
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, contract specifications, and major equipment specifications
Ability to understand schedule reporting tools and be competent in maintaining and validating schedule related data
Strong working knowledge of EVMS principles, cost control, and schedule management tools
Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate independently, make decisions, and drive results under pressure
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and motivate others.
TOOLS: None
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Directs the work of others through subordinate managers and I or supervisors. Serves as coach and mentor to management staff and supports continued professional development to build bench strength for critical departmental positions. Confers with other Department Directors to establish mutually agreeable timelines and performance requirements.
DISCRETION EXERCISED: Establishes, communicates and enforces company policy within scope of program management. Authority to take corrective and disciplinary action with guidance/oversight from Human Resources; shall make recommendations for hiring, firing, promotions, transfers and pay adjustments.
LIAISES WITH:
All levels of Austal organization.
Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SupShip) representatives.
Navy Program Office
USCG Project Residence Office
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status.
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.