Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Ultra Maritime Project and Program function is responsible for providing the strategy for the planning and execution of all development and production programs. The function controls program costs, manages adherence to technical and schedule performance plans. The function manages the risks and opportunities and directly interfaces with customers as required.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

The Program Management function in Ultra Maritime manages one or more

Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor, Control and Close assigned Sonobuoy Production programs in accordance with process to ensure maximum value to our customers and to Ultra. Oversees optimal utilization of staff and resources to meet project goals, to include:

• Lead program teams in the execution of assigned efforts

• Ensure compliance to requirements of each contract and delivery of a quality product

• Provide optimal communication between internal stakeholders and customers

• Create companywide engagement within the different functional organizations to deliver project goals

Key responsibilities

• Drives cost efficient innovations in business execution to deliver program goals within the defined cost, schedule and scope

• Ensure the product developed and delivered is of the appropriate quality

• Leads Program Managers as assigned to strategic programs

• Leads multidisciplinary team of contracts, purchasing, quality, finance, engineering and manufacturing through indirect reporting structure

• Obtain the needed support and resources to achieve execution

• Ensure optimal application of resources

• Execution in accordance with released process and procedures

• Advocate the best solution (project/product) for customer and Ultra

• Clear and concise communication of each assigned effort to internal and external customers

• Achieve sales and profit goals for individual efforts

• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in delivery of scope

• Develop proposals and bids in support of customer requests

• Work under own initiative

• Promote a safe work environment for project teams

Duties/Tasks

• Provide guidance to team on execution of project goals

• Monitor and control progress across the project lifecycle

• Maintain positive relationship with customers

• Regular communication of project status to internal management

• Support internal and external audits against company process and procedures

• Perform relevant processes to achieve project goals

• Keep his/her Manager informed of problems arising that impair the efficient completion of projects

• Conform and comply with current Health & Safety Regulations

• React to day to day issues associated with projects in a timely manner

• Maintain appropriate project and program records

• Utilize best practices in execution of job functions

• Understand financial performance and impacts of assigned projects

• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment

• Undertake and complete additional tasks, as directed by his/her Manager

• Participate in the continuous improvement process and initiatives

Qualifications / skills required

• Basic professional degree with 13 years of experience in project or program management position with responsibilities delivering project and program goals or Advanced professional degree with 11 years of experience.

• Capable of leading small to large ($1M-$30M) Production programs

• Experience in engineering development or product manufacturing environments

• Comprehensive/in depth understanding of project management

• Manages large, high level complexity projects with minimal oversight or direction

• Recognized as an internal project expert with broad experience in a project leadership role

• Takes consultative direction against annual goals

• Manages large complex tasks within projects

• Communicates within and outside the organization to influence practices and approaches

• Develops the project team members in support of project goals and organizational skill sets

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more! 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]