{"id":3640989,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hanwha-defense-usa-deputy-program-manager","title":"Deputy Program Manager","company":{"id":1932403,"name":"Hanwha Defense USA","domain":"hanwhadefenseusa.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hanwhadefenseusa","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Philadelphia, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Project","optional":false},{"name":"EVMS","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-02T21:43:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-04T11:56:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Deputy Program Manager\nHanwha Defense USA (HDUSA)\nLocation: Philadelphia, PA (Hanwha Philly Shipyard) | [On-site]\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nClearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance\nAbout the Role\nHanwha Defense USA is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead the execution of a U.S. Navy shipbuilding effort for a new class of amphibious vessels built at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The Deputy Program Manager works directly with the Program Manager to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from contract award through delivery. This role acts for the Program Manager in their absence and serves as a primary point of contact for the customer, the prime contractor, and international design and shipbuilding partners.\nThis is a hands-on leadership role on a high-visibility program. You will shape how the program runs from day one.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport the Program Manager in planning, executing, and controlling all program activities across design, procurement, production, test, trials, and delivery.\nOwn the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Track critical path performance, assess schedule risk, and lead recovery planning when milestones slip.\nManage subcontract performance and flowdown compliance with the prime contractor. Track deliverables, CDRLs, and contractual milestones.\nCoordinate across HDUSA, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Hanwha Ocean, and the baseline design partner to align engineering, material, and production plans.\nLead program risk and opportunity management. Maintain the risk register and drive mitigation actions to closure.\nPrepare and deliver program reviews, status reports, and executive briefs for internal leadership and the customer.\nEnsure compliance with export control (ITAR/EAR), CUI handling, Buy American Act, Cargo Preference Act, and other applicable federal requirements.\nSupport cost control, earned value reporting, estimates at completion, and change proposal development.\nInterface with the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) as required.\nBuild and mentor program team members. Establish processes, tools, and lessons learned that strengthen program execution.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.\n5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or defense program management, including 3+ years in a program or project leadership role.\nDirect experience on U.S. Navy or other U.S. Government shipbuilding contracts.\nWorking knowledge of FAR/DFARS, subcontract management, and contract flowdowns.\nProven experience building and managing integrated master schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and government customers.\nU.S. citizenship required. [This position requires access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR.]\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Program Management.\nPMP or DAU Program Management certification.\nExperience with Earned Value Management Systems (EIA-748).\nExperience working with international design or shipbuilding partners, including Technical Assistance Agreements.\nFamiliarity with amphibious or auxiliary ship classes.\nKorean language proficiency.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nHanwha Defense USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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