Senior Director Ocean Operations (5227)

SubCom•Picayune, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. Position Overview The Senior Director of Ocean Operations serves as the business leader with full P&L accountability for the group, supporting both SubCom and its contractual obligations. This role is tasked with overseeing program management for designated government clients, ensuring technical delivery while meeting organizational cost, budget and schedule objectives. Key responsibilities include providing business oversight, offering technical guidance, coordinating marine and factory operations, shaping strategic initiatives, negotiating contracts, monitoring security, and managing client purchases. As the principal point of contact, the Senior Director interfaces with private customers, contractors, and all SubCom teams. Comprehensive knowledge of SubCom’s commercial business is essential, particularly regarding its impact on government projects and strategies that advance government programs without hindering commercial operations. The Senior Director reports to the Executive Vice President of Project Planning, Execution, and Delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree
Minimum 10 years of direct experience
Basic familiarity with FARs and DFARs
Establish departmental and programmatic budgets
Ability to possess a Top-Secret U.S. security clearance
Proficient in MS Office suite of tools
Knowledge of SubCom business opportunities and strategies
Knowledge of undersea fiber-optic networks including high-level design overview, installation techniques, risks and potential mitigations, as well as the following skills: o Developing others o Dealing with Ambiguity o Managerial Courage o Business Acumen o Comfort around higher management o Intellectual Horsepower o Interpersonal savvy o Ability to work independently and requires little oversight for execution

Responsibilities

Group Business Leader with P&L accountability
Program management & coordination
Oversee planning and execution of undersea cable installations and repairs
Contract and subcontract management including Bids & Proposals
Personnel & security management
Strategic negotiations with customers and contractors
Problem Solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information to develop innovative solutions
Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.