Program Manager (Job ID: 4419)

Valkyrie•Norfolk, VA

15h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for an energetic, self-starting, Program Manager in the Maintenance and Modernization Operation to be the primary point of contact at our Norfolk, VA Location. Responsible for the planning, budgeting, executing, monitoring, controlling, and documenting all aspects of assigned programs. Responsible for compliance with all contract requirements. Responsibilities include monitor and control progress of all projects executed in the Norfolk and San Diego areas and any other areas covered by the Program, manage all personnel assigned to the program in all locations, hire additional resources as needed to execute all work in the locations within the program which include any fleet concentration area and organically grow Valkyrie’s operation. Provide oversight of all activities executed under your program in all locations. Control schedule, budget, and performance objectives across multiple task projects. Develop and assign all manpower resources to fulfill all requirements taking into consideration resources, materials, and the period of performance requirements. Responsible for the timely completion of all contracts within budget allocations in accordance with the Plan of Action/Milestones (POA/M). Be the Primary point of contact for the Corrosion Control Operations Manager in providing program oversight and status information. Receive and disseminate all contractual information to the appropriate personnel to support contract deliverables. Promote and build customer relations through frequent communication. Build programs assigned to you. 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 the 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 up-to-date on industry best practices and regulations related to corrosion control. Inspect surfaces to be prepared and identify any imperfections or damage. Clean surfaces using appropriate tools and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ME/EE), or Business Management from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of program manager experience with shipboard projects involving the operation, maintenance, repair, testing, modification, upgrading, installation, and alteration of Naval vessel and small craft systems. (Additional years of Program Manager experience can be substituted for bachelor’s degree requirement).
7 years’ experience as a project manager.
At least 2 years of direct experience in a shipboard environment.
At least 5 years’ experience with ship projects executed in public and private shipyards.
5+ years of experience in corrosion control or 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.
Previous experience in surface preparation or a related field.
Knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
Previous experience in painting or a related field.
Knowledge of different types of paint and their applications.
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to get one.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and NAVSEA requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, budgeting, executing, monitoring, controlling, and documenting all aspects of assigned programs.
Ensuring compliance with all contract requirements.
Monitoring and controlling the progress of all projects executed in the Norfolk and San Diego areas and any other areas covered by the Program.
Managing all personnel assigned to the program in all locations.
Hiring additional resources as needed to execute all work in the locations within the program.
Providing oversight of all activities executed under your program in all locations.
Controlling schedule, budget, and performance objectives across multiple task projects.
Developing and assigning all manpower resources to fulfill all requirements.
Ensuring timely completion of all contracts within budget allocations in accordance with the Plan of Action/Milestones (POA/M).
Serving as the Primary point of contact for the Corrosion Control Operations Manager in providing program oversight and status information.
Receiving and disseminating all contractual information to the appropriate personnel to support contract deliverables.
Promoting and building customer relations through frequent communication.
Building programs assigned to you.
Identifying and pursuing new customers, programs, and business opportunities.
Developing and implementing corrosion control programs and strategies.
Conducting corrosion risk assessments and recommending mitigation measures.
Overseeing the inspection and monitoring of corrosion control systems.
Coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure proper installation and maintenance of corrosion control measures.
Reviewing and analyzing corrosion data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations related to corrosion control.
Training and mentoring staff on corrosion control best practices.
Preparing reports and presentations on corrosion control activities and results.
Staying up-to-date on industry best practices and regulations related to corrosion control.
Inspecting surfaces to be prepared and identifying any imperfections or damage.
Cleaning surfaces using appropriate tools and materials.