Project Manager - Naval Projects
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - PILODA GROUP in Napoli
Overview
Division: Piloda Shypyard; Location: Naples; Contract: Permanent
Piloda Shipyard Srl, a fast-growing industrial company in the shipbuilding sector, is looking for a Project Manager – Naval Projects to join its Naples Business Unit.
The selected candidate, reporting directly to Technical Management, will be responsible for the integrated management of naval projects, ensuring the achievement of technical, economic and scheduling objectives, in compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage naval projects from kick-off to final delivery, coordinating engineering, procurement, production, quality and administration within a complex shipyard environment.
- Lead project planning and control, developing project plans (WBS, schedule, milestones), planning phases (design, procurement, construction, outfitting, testing and delivery), monitoring progress (SAL) and analyzing time and cost deviations, and managing budget to ensure margins.
- Coordinate internal functions and lead cross-functional progress meetings to ensure alignment and smooth stakeholder communication.
- Oversee technical and contractual aspects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, managing variations, supporting sea trials, inspections and final acceptance, and handling claims and change orders.
- Manage suppliers and subcontractors, coordinating critical supplies, monitoring performance, addressing delays or non-conformities,
and ensuring contractual compliance of subcontractors.
- Identify project risks, define and implement mitigation plans, and prepare periodic reports for General Management (progress, costs, risks, forecast).
- Occasional national and international travel to shipyards or client sites may be required.
Ideal profile
- Master’s degree in Naval Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering or related fields.
- Proven experience in project management roles within shipbuilding, refitting or complex industrial environments (military/naval defense experience is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, Primavera or equivalent).
- Good command of English.
- Leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills; ability to manage complexity, prioritize activities and work under deadlines.
Why Piloda Shipyard
Joining Piloda Shipyard means becoming part of a solid and evolving industrial group , engaged in complex and innovative projects in the naval sector. We offer a dynamic work environment , focused on safety, quality, and professional development.
Piloda Shipyard promotes equal opportunities and values diversity. The selection process is open to candidates of both sexes in accordance with Italian law (D.Lgs. 198/2006). Personal data will be processed in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) .
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