Project Management Analyst 4 (Strategy & Planning) – Newport News, VA

Job ID: 689
Location: Newport News, VA
Shift: First Shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Openings: 3
Position Type: Contract

About the Opportunity

PROLIM Government Services is seeking highly experienced Project Management Analysts / Project Managers to support a leading shipbuilding and defense client in Newport News, Virginia.

This role is ideal for a strategic project management professional with extensive experience leading large-scale manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, or shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will oversee complex programs from project initiation through execution and delivery while ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives.

The position requires a strong leader with expertise in project planning, risk management, critical path analysis, resource planning, stakeholder communication, and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.

• Oversee large-scale manufacturing and fabrication projects within a heavy industrial environment.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Operations.

• Perform critical path analysis and dependency mapping to ensure successful project execution.

• Develop resource-loaded project schedules and monitor resource utilization throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule, cost, and performance impacts.

• Monitor project performance and communicate status, metrics, risks, and key milestones to leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to project objectives, quality standards, safety requirements, and budget constraints.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Support executive-level reporting and strategic planning activities.

• Mentor junior project managers and team members in project management best practices.

• Assist with manufacturing readiness assessments, production planning, and execution strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''''''''''''''''s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience within heavy manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, shipbuilding, aerospace, or defense environments.

• Proven experience managing large, complex projects with budgets exceeding $10 million.

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including PMI, PMBOK, Agile, or similar frameworks.

• Experience developing and managing detailed project schedules, resource plans, and project budgets.

• Strong understanding of critical path methodology, dependency mapping, and schedule risk management.

• Experience utilizing project management tools such as:

  • Microsoft Project

  • Primavera P6

  • Other enterprise scheduling platforms

• Demonstrated success in risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making within manufacturing environments.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master''''''''''''''''s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent.

• Experience managing projects within shipbuilding or defense manufacturing environments.

• Experience managing complex component builds and production programs.

• Executive-level communication and presentation experience.

• DoD contracting experience.

• Experience supporting large-scale industrial manufacturing operations.

Desired Skills

• Project Management

• Program Management

• Strategic Planning

• Manufacturing Operations

• Shipbuilding Operations

• Fabrication Management

• Critical Path Analysis

• Resource Planning & Resource Loading

• Primavera P6

• Microsoft Project

• Risk Management

• Budget Management

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Continuous Improvement

• Executive Communication

• Production Planning

• Schedule Management

• Stakeholder Management

• DoD Programs

• Industrial Operations

Work Environment

• Onsite position

• Initial training period at Newport News Shipbuilding

• Deployment to manufacturing site following training

• PPE Required:

  • Hard Hat

  • Steel-Toe Boots

  • Hearing Protection

  • Eye Protection

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Opportunity to support one of the nation''''''''''''''''s premier shipbuilding and defense programs

• Lead high-impact manufacturing and operational initiatives

• Work alongside engineering, production, and executive leadership teams

• Gain exposure to complex, large-scale industrial projects and strategic planning efforts

Apply Today

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their updated resume for immediate consideration.

Alec D''''''''''''''''Souza
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