Corrosion Control Production Manager (Job ID: 4393)

Valkyrie•San Diego, CA

1d•$135,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Corrosion Control Production Manager that provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction to the Project Management team. Acting as the critical bridge between executive program leadership and deck-plate execution, this role is responsible for the aggregate success of all concurrent Ship to Shore Corrosion control projects with their area of reasonability. The Production Manager ensures that all project managers successfully deliver their portfolios on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with NAVSEA standards, shipyard regulations, and quality controls.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Marine Operations, or a related field (or an additional 4 years of equivalent experience).
Must have a minimum of 6–8 years of progressive program/project management experience in a defense or maritime environment, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity overseeing other project leads or large multidisciplinary teams.
Must have a proven track record of successful execution across multiple ship classes and deep familiarity with naval shipyard environments.
Must have working knowledge of NAVSEA instructions, shipyard operations, WAF/Tag-out protocols, and general AIT contractor regulations.
Must have advanced proficiency in financial reporting, project forecasting, risk management, and integrated master scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
Must have a background in ship repair mechanics, including QA workbook construction, surface preparation, and corrosion control methodologies.
Exceptional ability to detect, mitigate, and resolve high-stakes technical, financial, or personnel conflicts across various project sites.
Must have verbal and written communication skills suitable for brief-outs with high-ranking military officials, shipyard executives, and deck-plate personnel.
Must have superior organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure industrial environment.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Must have the ability to gain access to private and public shipyards and Naval installations.

Nice To Haves

Prior Navy E-9 or O-4 to O5 preferred.
PMP certification
Prefer experience using Microsoft Project to write proposals
Previous experience in reading/developing drawings for the navy and MSC ships.
Passport holder preferred.
Knowledge within corrosion control, paintings and top coating.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of Project Managers, ensuring high performance, professional development, and accountability.
Establish and manage macro-level manning and resource allocation requirements across all active and upcoming projects to optimize efficiency and prevent labor bottlenecks.
Drive consistency across the project management team.
Oversee the master integrated schedule and financial performance of all active contracts. Identify and mitigate high-level risks to maintain profitability and timeline adherence.
Serve as the escalation point for complex technical challenges, including the oversight of specialized programs like corrosion control strategies, surface preparation standards, and QA package integration.
Act as a senior liaison between the Program Manager, government customers (OSIC), host shipyard facility leadership, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), and primary subcontractors/vendors.
Ensure all project sites strictly adhere to shipyard operations, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, Work Authorization Forms (WAF), and Tag-out requirements.
Consolidate weekly project updates, financial health reports, and performance metrics from Project Managers to present actionable insights to senior executive leadership.
Collaborates directly with the Environmental & Safety Coordinator to maintain strict compliance with OSHA and U.S. Navy regulations for all on-site Valkyrie personnel.