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POSITION SUMMARY
The
Special Projects Lead supports the Program Manager in the planning coordination and execution of
high‑visibility special projects and critical program workstreams within the New Generation and Special Projects portfolio Building on the Senior Program Associate role this position is assigned initiatives that require a higher level of technical understanding coordination complexity and interaction with senior and executive‑level stakeholders
The Special Projects Lead works closely with the Program Manager to advance priority initiatives manage execution details and ensure clear communication across technical operational and leadership teams The role is relied upon to drive day‑to‑day progress on complex efforts while maintaining strong alignment with overall program direction and leadership guidance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Project & Program Execution
- Support the Program Manager in leading high‑visibility complex special projects and priority program workstreams from planning through execution and close‑out
- Manage day‑to‑day coordination of scope schedule risks action items and deliverables for assigned initiatives
- Develop and maintain detailed execution plans schedules and tracking tools to support timely delivery of program objectives
Technical & Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Coordinate closely with engineering technical operations shipboard teams shipyards and vendors to gather inputs track progress and manage interfaces
- Translate technical documentation shipyard plans and engineering inputs into clear program updates and execution tracking
- Identify execution risks constraints and dependencies; support development of mitigation strategies in coordination with the Program Manager
Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
- Support preparation and delivery of program updates briefings and materials for senior leadership and executive forums
- Serve as a key point of coordination for stakeholders on assigned initiatives ensuring alignment follow‑up and issue visibility
- Escalate risks decisions and trade‑offs to the Program Manager with clear context and recommended paths forward
Program Management & Controls
- Support cost schedule and risk management activities for assigned projects or workstreams
- Track budget status forecasts and change impacts in coordination with Finance and Supply Chain teams
- Ensure disciplined use of program management tools templates and reporting standards
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support budget tracking forecasting and variance analysis for assigned special projects
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Finance on vendor costs change documentation and execution impacts
- Assist in evaluating cost and schedule implications of technical or scope changes
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Project Management Operations Management or a related technical or analytical discipline
- 8–12 years of experience supporting or leading complex technically driven projects or programs in maritime engineering construction industrial or asset‑intensive environments
- Experience working on high‑profile initiatives with exposure to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex execution details while maintaining alignment with program leadership direction
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Strong program coordination and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex interfaces
- Solid technical literacy including the ability to understand engineering drawings specifications schedules and technical documentation (not a design role)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Project Excel PowerPoint and Visio; AutoCAD familiarity strongly preferred
- Clear concise written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior leadership audiences
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with sound judgment in escalating issues appropriately
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel up to 40% including shipyards dry docks vessels and other offsite locations Domestic and international travel may be required
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