PacMar Technologies LLC, a privately-owned defense contractor, is seeking a Vice President of Programs. The incumbent will join a group of talented Engineers, Scientists, and Innovators with tremendous top-side potential devoted to solving novel technological problems with national defense implications in the fields of Maritime Platform Design and Prototyping, Power and Energy, Autonomy and Data Science, and Naval Architecture among others. This position will be located in our Hawaii (preferred), Rhode Island or Maine office.
If you think this opportunity is aligned with your career interests, do not hesitate to apply!
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Programs is responsible for high-quality, on-time and on-budget execution of all engineering and scientific programs at the company. This includes a portfolio in excess of 30 research and development programs for DoD, NASA, and other U.S. government agencies that can range from small business grants to larger multi-year programs and may include U.S. government acquisition programs of record. The Vice President of Programs will work with the Program Management Team to oversee, organize, and shape research and development programs to ensure that all objectives and milestones are achieved.
The Vice President of Programs will work closely with company senior leadership and executives to understand and execute the Company’s Strategic Plan. This position will develop and execute a plan across programs to ensure timelines, budgets, and profitability are met. The Vice President of Programs ensures that the Program Management Team has adequate tools and staffing resources to achieve their project objectives.
Important duties also include communicating progress and highlighting risks, timeline delays, and other issues to senior leadership and executives.
The Vice President of Programs will have 15 or more years of direct experience in program management and program portfolio management in the areas of engineering design, development, and fabrication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides strategic leadership and programmatic management direction across all company programs.Provides functional programmatic oversight of Program Management Directors and their assigned portfolios.Responsibility for overall program cost, schedule, and technical execution across the company.Assists with proposal writing and review to ensure consistency with company practices.Responsibility for reporting key performance indicators.Clearly communicates concepts and ideas with engineers at varied experience levels.Represents the company in an inward and outward facing leadership position by proactively and effectively communicating with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.Collaborates with contracting, purchasing, and compliance teams.Maintains familiarity and awareness of active programs at the company.Works with the Contracts Department to review U.S. government contracts of various types (CPFF, FFP, T&M) for terms and conditions that have an impact on programs, including the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and government security restrictions.Develops program management processes that advance the Company’s program management maturity level.Provides mentorship and direction to the Program Management Team.Completes other duties and projects as assigned.Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the STEM fields from an accredited college or university and 15+ years of program management experience. A master’s degree in one of the STEM fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for 5 years of experience. Supervisory experience.Program or engineering project management experience including managing U.S. Department of Defense projects.Experience in managing budgets and schedules with ability to convey information to varied levels of staff.Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and capturing follow-on work.Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.Must be highly organized to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.Knowledge of engineering system design, development, and fabrication.Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and public speaking in the primary language in the workplace.MS Project or similar project planning tool experience.Earned Value Management experience.Has a sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on the company’s success.Ability to self-motivate and motivate others.Has the ability to exhibit professionalism, tact, and patience when communicating with others.Other Position Requirements:
Regular attendanceAbility to work outside of normal business hoursAbility to travelUS Citizenship or Permanent ResidencyAbility to receive a U.S. Security Clearance Ability to pass an employee background check and post-offer drug screenDesired Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive experience managing U.S. Department of Defense projects, specifically with the Office of Naval Research and/or DARPA Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationDefense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certification in Program Management, Engineering and Technical Management, or Contracting Read LessPacMar Technologies LLC, a privately-owned defense contractor, is seeking a Vice President of Programs. The incumbent will join a group of talented Engineers, Scientists, and Innovators with tremendous top-side potential devoted to solving novel technological problems with national defense implications in the fields of Maritime Platform Design and Prototyping, Power and Energy, Autonomy and Data Science, and Naval Architecture among others. This position will be located in our Hawaii (preferred), Rhode Island or Maine office.
If you think this opportunity is aligned with your career interests, do not hesitate to apply!
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Programs is responsible for high-quality, on-time and on-budget execution of all engineering and scientific programs at the company. This includes a portfolio in excess of 30 research and development programs for DoD, NASA, and other U.S. government agencies that can range from small business grants to larger multi-year programs and may include U.S. government acquisition programs of record. The Vice President of Programs will work with the Program Management Team to oversee, organize, and shape research and development programs to ensure that all objectives and milestones are achieved.
The Vice President of Programs will work closely with company senior leadership and executives to understand and execute the Company’s Strategic Plan. This position will develop and execute a plan across programs to ensure timelines, budgets, and profitability are met. The Vice President of Programs ensures that the Program Management Team has adequate tools and staffing resources to achieve their project objectives.
Important duties also include communicating progress and highlighting risks, timeline delays, and other issues to senior leadership and executives.
The Vice President of Programs will have 15 or more years of direct experience in program management and program portfolio management in the areas of engineering design, development, and fabrication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides strategic leadership and programmatic management direction across all company programs.Provides functional programmatic oversight of Program Management Directors and their assigned portfolios.Responsibility for overall program cost, schedule, and technical execution across the company.Assists with proposal writing and review to ensure consistency with company practices.Responsibility for reporting key performance indicators.Clearly communicates concepts and ideas with engineers at varied experience levels.Represents the company in an inward and outward facing leadership position by proactively and effectively communicating with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.Collaborates with contracting, purchasing, and compliance teams.Maintains familiarity and awareness of active programs at the company.Works with the Contracts Department to review U.S. government contracts of various types (CPFF, FFP, T&M) for terms and conditions that have an impact on programs, including the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and government security restrictions.Develops program management processes that advance the Company’s program management maturity level.Provides mentorship and direction to the Program Management Team.Completes other duties and projects as assigned.Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the STEM fields from an accredited college or university and 15+ years of program management experience. A master’s degree in one of the STEM fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for 5 years of experience. Supervisory experience.Program or engineering project management experience including managing U.S. Department of Defense projects.Experience in managing budgets and schedules with ability to convey information to varied levels of staff.Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and capturing follow-on work.Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.Must be highly organized to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.Knowledge of engineering system design, development, and fabrication.Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and public speaking in the primary language in the workplace.MS Project or similar project planning tool experience.Earned Value Management experience.Has a sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on the company’s success.Ability to self-motivate and motivate others.Has the ability to exhibit professionalism, tact, and patience when communicating with others.Other Position Requirements:
Regular attendanceAbility to work outside of normal business hoursAbility to travelUS Citizenship or Permanent ResidencyAbility to receive a U.S. Security Clearance Ability to pass an employee background check and post-offer drug screenDesired Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive experience managing U.S. Department of Defense projects, specifically with the Office of Naval Research and/or DARPA Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationDefense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certification in Program Management, Engineering and Technical Management, or Contracting Read LessPacMar Technologies LLC, a privately-owned defense contractor, is seeking a Vice President of Programs. The incumbent will join a group of talented Engineers, Scientists, and Innovators with tremendous top-side potential devoted to solving novel technological problems with national defense implications in the fields of Maritime Platform Design and Prototyping, Power and Energy, Autonomy and Data Science, and Naval Architecture among others. This position will be located in our Hawaii (preferred), Rhode Island or Maine office.
If you think this opportunity is aligned with your career interests, do not hesitate to apply!
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Programs is responsible for high-quality, on-time and on-budget execution of all engineering and scientific programs at the company. This includes a portfolio in excess of 30 research and development programs for DoD, NASA, and other U.S. government agencies that can range from small business grants to larger multi-year programs and may include U.S. government acquisition programs of record. The Vice President of Programs will work with the Program Management Team to oversee, organize, and shape research and development programs to ensure that all objectives and milestones are achieved.
The Vice President of Programs will work closely with company senior leadership and executives to understand and execute the Company’s Strategic Plan. This position will develop and execute a plan across programs to ensure timelines, budgets, and profitability are met. The Vice President of Programs ensures that the Program Management Team has adequate tools and staffing resources to achieve their project objectives.
Important duties also include communicating progress and highlighting risks, timeline delays, and other issues to senior leadership and executives.
The Vice President of Programs will have 15 or more years of direct experience in program management and program portfolio management in the areas of engineering design, development, and fabrication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides strategic leadership and programmatic management direction across all company programs.Provides functional programmatic oversight of Program Management Directors and their assigned portfolios.Responsibility for overall program cost, schedule, and technical execution across the company.Assists with proposal writing and review to ensure consistency with company practices.Responsibility for reporting key performance indicators.Clearly communicates concepts and ideas with engineers at varied experience levels.Represents the company in an inward and outward facing leadership position by proactively and effectively communicating with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.Collaborates with contracting, purchasing, and compliance teams.Maintains familiarity and awareness of active programs at the company.Works with the Contracts Department to review U.S. government contracts of various types (CPFF, FFP, T&M) for terms and conditions that have an impact on programs, including the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and government security restrictions.Develops program management processes that advance the Company’s program management maturity level.Provides mentorship and direction to the Program Management Team.Completes other duties and projects as assigned.Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the STEM fields from an accredited college or university and 15+ years of program management experience. A master’s degree in one of the STEM fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for 5 years of experience. Supervisory experience.Program or engineering project management experience including managing U.S. Department of Defense projects.Experience in managing budgets and schedules with ability to convey information to varied levels of staff.Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and capturing follow-on work.Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.Must be highly organized to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.Knowledge of engineering system design, development, and fabrication.Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and public speaking in the primary language in the workplace.MS Project or similar project planning tool experience.Earned Value Management experience.Has a sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on the company’s success.Ability to self-motivate and motivate others.Has the ability to exhibit professionalism, tact, and patience when communicating with others.Other Position Requirements:
Regular attendanceAbility to work outside of normal business hoursAbility to travelUS Citizenship or Permanent ResidencyAbility to receive a U.S. Security Clearance Ability to pass an employee background check and post-offer drug screenDesired Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive experience managing U.S. Department of Defense projects, specifically with the Office of Naval Research and/or DARPA Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationDefense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certification in Program Management, Engineering and Technical Management, or Contracting Read LessPacMar Technologies LLC, a privately-owned maritime engineering company, is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to join a group of talented Engineers, Scientists, and Innovators who have been Changing the Shape of Ships to Come for over 45 years. Remote work may be considered, though a preference will be given to candidates able to report to one of our established offices in Hawaii, Rhode Island or Maine.
If you think this opportunity is aligned with your career interests, do not hesitate to apply!
General Description:
The Principal Naval Architect will lead the design, analysis, and integration of marine vessels and offshore structures. This role involves overseeing complex technical projects, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and ensuring designs meet regulatory, performance, and client requirements. The ideal candidate is a licensed professional with deep expertise in hydrodynamics, structural design, stability analysis, and ship design standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in vessel design and analysisProficiency in naval architecture software (e.g., Rhino, GHS, Maxsurf, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)Strong understanding of ship design principles, stability standards, and structural design methodsExcellent communication and leadership skills.Desired Education/Experience/Skills:
Master’s degree in Naval Architecture or related disciplineExperience with military or government vessel programs (e.g., NAVSEA, USCG)Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification (or ability to obtain within one year from hire)Knowledge of composite or advanced materialsFamiliarity with program management, proposal writing, or client developmentOther Position Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee background check and post-offer drug screenMust be a U.S. Citizen or permanent Resident of the U.S. due to Export Control purposesMust be able to obtain and maintain security clearance if required by contract Read Less