IT PROJECT MANAGER 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Nov 5, 2025

Req ID: 43173
Team: T55 SOLUTIONS DEV
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Telework available up to 100%

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $91,988.00 to $114,998.00

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Leads and directs one or more project teams engaged in the design, implementation and modification of IT projects that span across functional organizations. Prepares project execution plan and identifies appropriate technical and business resources needed for the team. Ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget and meets technical requirements of the assignment. Keeps current on advances in the field of IT. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.

Perform activities in accordance with Agile Frameworks while ensuring compliance with company and divisional methodology guidelines, standards, and controls.

- Ensure the team has clarity of capacity and demand and provide oversight to maximize the flow of work
- Ensure effective coordination of work within and across teams
- Serve as the primary escalation point for ""assigned"" teams
- Actively manage risks, impediments, dependencies, and assumptions (RIDA’s)
- Capture and disseminate lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities
- Orchestrate team communications and serve as a point of contact for the system of delivery and governance
- Foster partnerships with stakeholders and conduct communications at appropriate levels
- Ensure decisions are in alignment with Company, Division, and Portfolio guidelines
- Orchestrate and manage external third party contributions where applicable.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a bachelor's Degree.
5 Years with bachelor's in Science; 0 Years with master's

Nice to Have

Understanding of Agile and Waterfall project and team environments
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Self-starter, visionary with strong leadership and innovation capabilities, be highly motivated and possess the ability to learn quickly
Possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to provide oversight and direction to project team members
Demonstrated ability to accomplish work objectives within a matrixed organizational environment
Strong leadership skills and the ability to present to and communicate with all levels of management
5+ Years of professional experience in a project management type role
Ability to work and contribute in a collaborative team environment
Skilled in ADO and other Microsoft products

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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