Manager, Program Management

Position Summary

Oceaneering’s Aerospace and Defense Technology (ADTech) Businesses integrate advanced robotics, precision manufacturing, and autonomous technologies with full lifecycle engineering to ensure reliable performance from subsea to space. Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a business within ADTech that specializes in thermal protection solutions , flight-certified hardware and softgoods, space mission design , life support systems, and related technologies designed for the rigors of human spaceflight and robotic missions.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Program Manager is accountable for end‑to‑end delivery, financial performance, and risk management across a portfolio of programs. This role leads and develops a team of Project Managers to plan, execute, and deliver projects in partnership with prime contractors on programs for NASA, Department of Defense, and Commercial customers.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who operate with high autonomy and low drama. You should be self-starting and resourceful with the ability to lead high performing teams across technically complex and dynamic projects. You should be comfortable dealing with the ambiguity that comes with complex programs and be able to build trust with customers, team members, partners and Oceaneering leadership. You are comfortable switching gears between large government programs to fast-moving commercial projects to managing internal R&D projects. You recognize the importance of adhering to processes designed to safeguard the enterprise, while also questioning established norms and helping to update our work methods.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years in program/project management for aerospace/defense/space systems; 5+ years leading PMs or multi‑program portfolios.
- Demonstrated success with cost/schedule control, risk management, and recovery planning.
- Working knowledge of AS9100D QMS, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and supplier quality processes.
- Experience supporting Bid Reviews/proposals within governed processes.
- Eligibility for U.S. security clearance; U.S. person under ITAR.

Core Competencies

- Strategic portfolio management; outcome‑oriented leadership across multiple PMs.
- Financial acumen and executive‑level communication skills.
- Customer and supplier relationship management; decisive escalation and resolution.
- Continual improvement mindset, evolving processes and ways of working.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Reporting Relationship

- This position has direct supervisory responsibility for a team of Project Managers
- Reports to OSS Director of Operations.