Director FFG Program

POSITION SUMMARY

The FFG Director is a senior-level professional, a seasoned individual producer and/or working task leader who applies a comprehensive and in-depth working knowledge of financial/business concepts, contract management, policies, practices, processes and procedures to the management of ship design programs. Successful PMs work independently, with general guidance from management. Errors at this level can cause significant delay, expense and/or disruption to the organization. A successful PM also prepares and maintains management control (financial/business planning and scheduling) systems for moderately-complex contracts, programs, projects, and/or tasks to determine and maintain the most cost effective method of accomplishing work, identify and mitigate risks, etc. Contracts may range in value from $500K to $5 million.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Position involves frequent, regular interaction with all levels of FMM's operations/senior staff, customers, regulatory bodies, and major suppliers.
• Working supervision over program staff in maintaining the most cost effective method of accomplishing work.
• Assists in preparation of a Manufacturing/Construction Plan that complies with the cost proposal and contract specifications.
• Provides assistance to technical/operations staff, coordinating efforts with contracts/subcontracts, corporate accounting and human resource staffs to assess impact of contract change notices, engineering change proposals, etc.
• Assesses the financial impact of project status to budget.
• Develops management control requirements for designated contracts, programs, projects and/or tasks. Analyzes and reviews all cost (time, materials, and equipment) information and data to ensure all phases of the statement of work are included.
• Reviews purchase requisitions, time-reporting and labor charges, etc., against the budget, resolves discrepancies and initiates corrections as required.
• Prepares completion cost estimates (EACs), projections on funding, estimate on margins, and other planned reports.
• Prepares miscellaneous associated reports, charts and graphs on program, project or contract status and makes presentations to management to keep them apprised.
• Monitors performance to the Contract, oversees contract compliance and negotiates contract change proposals with the Customer.
• Is a point-of-contact for the Customer, and responsible for Customer-Contractor relations.
• Makes decisions based on input from others and experience to resolve issues in the best interest of the program and business.
• Conducts risk analysis/evaluation -- determine risk areas to cost or schedule and mitigate. Owns risk/management plan.
• Assist functional management in the performance of special assignments and projects to support of strategic planning efforts.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates delegation skills and fosters a cooperative work environment. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.