Job Description

Project Manager, Defense

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Department: National Security Segment
Reports To: Program Manager, National Security Segment
Work Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Travel: Up to 50%, regular travel to customer and project sites
Direct Reports: None
Compensation: $120K to $145K DOE
Bonus: Eligible

The Project Manager, Defense leads complex and critical service projects across multi-branch operations. The role requires a high degree of technical knowledge, ownership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to deliver full lifecycle project management from planning to closeout. This position supports strategic national security segment initiatives, ensures operational continuity between service, sales, and factory partners, and maintains strict adherence to budget, compliance, and risk mitigation standards.

A successful candidate will navigate high-stakes technical environments, juggle multiple active projects, and operate with the autonomy and execution strength.

Key focus areas include:
• Full lifecycle project planning, execution, documentation, and compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration with technicians, vendors, subcontractors, and customers
• Project profitability management, and risk control
• Standardizing future project best practices

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement critical service projects from initiation to completion
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource needs across multi-branch service teams
• Lead and coordinate administrative workflows with service administration teams
• Produce and maintain status reports, timelines, and tracking documentation
• Ensure documentation meets quality requirements and mitigates operational risk
• Develop standardized best practices to support long-term project scalability
• Act as primary liaison between contractors, internal stakeholders, and customers

Required Qualifications
• Proven success in electrical, mechanical, or Defense-adjacent environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong skills in project management software, scheduling tools, and milestone planning
• 3+ years of technical knowledge of Marine Propulsion and Power Generation Diesel Engines

• Excellent communication, leadership, prioritization, and organizational abilities
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to travel frequently to customer and project sites

Desired Skills

• Project management experience, in the marine or power generation field

• Experience working with shipyards, contractors, and government customers
• Background in multi-branch or multi-site service operations
• Experience in risk management

Why Join MSHS Pacific Power Group?

MSHS PPG powers essential industries across Marine, Defense, Energy, and Industrial markets. You will work alongside specialized technical teams, contribute to mission-critical Defense projects, and help build a scalable project management function within a growing private equity-backed organization. We foster high performance, accountability, and a culture focused on white glove service and operational excellence.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Training and professional development support
• Relocation assistance considered case-by-case

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSHS PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

MSHS PPG is a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening, which may include testing for marijuana in compliance with applicable federal regulations and relevant state labor laws. We understand that marijuana laws vary by state, and our testing policies are designed to ensure compliance with both federal and state requirements where applicable.