About the role

The Programs Manager delivers maximum commercial returns for the business on given projects while ensuring high customer satisfaction and meeting all customer requirements. 

To oversee project execution from planning to delivery and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company standards. 

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Establish a reputable and trusted shipyard through ethical practices and consistent performance. 
• Ensure on-time, on-budget vessel construction and full compliance with head contract terms and conditions. 
• Provide pre-contract sales support and ensure projects are built to agreed quality standards, sea trials and all handover requirements are completed within expectations. 
• Establish & maintain project schedules through strong planning & direction, resource forecasting & planning, materials requisitioning & planning, cost control & analysis. 
• Monitor department KPI’s and take appropriate action where variances occur. 
• Identify and address all potential project-related legislative or regulatory requirements in accordance with relevant specifications, policies, and procedures, in a timely manner. 
• Direct management of programs personnel including recruitment, training, development & performance management 
• Programs sub-contractor management (if applicable) 
• Implement & support continuous improvement initiatives with quality assurance & compliance. 
• Ensure Programs personnel comply with Safety, Health & Environmental policies & procedures; whilst striving to achieve a positive SH&E aware culture throughout the business. 

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes: 

 Essential:

• A Bachelor degree in Engineering (Naval Architecture or Mechanical) 
• Extensive demonstrated work experience preferably in an aluminium shipbuilding industry 
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English 
• Proven expertise in contract management, cost control, and quality assurance, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications and budgets. 
• Has managerial experience

Desirable: 

• Chartered Engineer

Why Austal

• Austal has a proven reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class vessels.
• Austal is well placed towards goal zero in carbon emissions and designing world first products in an extremely competitive environment.
• Offers opportunities to lead and support in a competent and dynamic work environment.
• Provides opportunities to develop talents and contribute to knowledge transfer within the department and across the organisation.

Why Austal Philippines

• Our greatest assets are our people.
• The vibrant and warm nature of our team fosters a collaborative and welcoming work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth, personal development, and involvement in innovative projects.

What’s on Offer?

• The role requires full-time work in the Philippines, specifically in Balamban Cebu, the shipbuilding capital of the Philippines.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical insurance (employee and dependents)
• Relocation and demobilisation Benefit (employee and dependents)
• Accommodation (employee and dependents)
• Transportation
• Annual home country visit flight