Corrosion Control Program Manager (Job ID: 4621)

Valkyrie•San Diego, CA

3d•$125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking an energetic, self-starting Program Manager for its Corrosion Control Operation, serving as the primary point of contact at the company’s San Diego, California location. The role reports directly to and takes direction from the Corrosion Control Operations Manager. The Program Manager plans, budgets, executes, monitors, controls, and documents assigned programs and ensures compliance with contract requirements. The position oversees work across San Diego, Hawaii, Washington, and other areas covered by the program, managing approximately 150 FTE personnel across three installations and supporting the growth of Valkyrie’s operations. The role oversees program activities, schedules, budgets, performance objectives, staffing, safety and environmental compliance, procurement, logistics, personnel administration, subcontractor coordination, and program reporting. It is the primary point of contact for the Vice President of S2S Corrosion Control Operations regarding program status and oversight, and supports customer relations through frequent communication. The Program Manager also develops corrosion control programs and strategies, assesses corrosion risks, oversees inspections and monitoring, analyzes corrosion data, coordinates with engineering and maintenance teams, ensures regulatory and industry compliance, and trains staff. The position requires occasional travel of up to 10%, the ability to obtain a passport for foreign travel, and availability to support extended working hours across multiple time zones. Shipboard work requires movement up and down ladders, crossing brows, working in confined spaces, and wearing required PPE. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access. Employment is contingent on applicable pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ME/EE) or Business Management from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience; equivalent experience to a bachelor’s degree is an additional four years of experience.
At least 5 years of program manager experience with shipboard projects involving operation, maintenance, repair, testing, modification, upgrading, installation, and alteration of Naval vessel and small craft systems.
At least 7 years of experience as a project manager.
At least 2 years of direct experience in a shipboard environment.
At least 5 years of experience with ship projects executed in public and private shipyards.
At least 10 years of experience in corrosion control or a related field.
Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and control methods.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and leadership abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of surface preparation and coating systems, including brush and roll application.
Knowledge of different types of paint, including how and when to apply them.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Must meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access.
Must be able to obtain a valid passport for foreign travel.
Must be able to support extended working hours across multiple time zones.
Must be able to meet shipboard movement requirements, including moving up and down ladders, crossing brows, and working in confined spaces.
Must be able to wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Military fleet or surface maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, budget, execute, monitor, control, and document assigned programs.
Ensure compliance with all contract requirements.
Monitor and control projects executed in San Diego, Hawaii, Washington, and other program locations.
Manage approximately 150 FTE personnel, including project managers, a production manager, working leads, and agency staff across three installations.
Hire additional resources as needed and organically grow Valkyrie’s operation.
Oversee program activities across all locations and control schedules, budgets, and performance objectives across multiple task projects.
Conduct interviews, issue disciplinary actions, enforce company work instructions, and approve schedule changes.
Oversee safety and environmental matters with the Safety Manager and Environmental lead, including OSHA/Cal-OSHA compliance, the respiratory protection program, and responses to safety walkthrough findings.
Approve purchase requests, track purchase orders by homeport, and ship materials to overseas sites.
Coordinate with partner and subcontractor crews and escalate sub/prime issues to the Vice President.
Manage daily IntelliSpec reports, weekly NAVSEA photo and metrics slides, weekly usage reports, end-of-week inventories, and IntelliSpec closeouts after each availability.
Develop and assign manpower resources based on resource and material availability and period-of-performance requirements.
Complete contracts on time and within budget allocations in accordance with the Plan of Action/Milestones (POA/M).
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Vice President of S2S Corrosion Control Operations, providing program oversight and status information.
Receive and distribute contractual information to appropriate personnel to support contract deliverables.
Build customer relations through frequent communication.
Develop assigned programs and identify and pursue new customers, programs, and business opportunities.
Develop and implement corrosion control programs and strategies.
Conduct corrosion risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
Oversee inspection and monitoring of corrosion control systems.
Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure proper installation and maintenance of corrosion control measures.
Review and analyze corrosion data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to corrosion control.
Train and mentor staff on corrosion control best practices.
Prepare reports and presentations on corrosion control activities and results.
Stay current on industry best practices and regulations related to corrosion control.