Ship Maintenance Program Manager

Global 1st Flagship•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

Here at Global, a 1st Flagship Company ( www.globalfirstflagship.com ), a woman-owned small business, we are committed to Individual Accountability, Growth, Integrity, and Respect. As a leader in Marine Support Services and Emergency Management, we have proudly supported the Department of the Navy since 1964, managing, operating, and maintaining the U.S. Navy fleet in locations such as Philadelphia, Bremerton, California, and Hawaii. We are seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead our Fire Watch Tank Watch Program in direct support of the U.S. Navy's ship repair and maintenance operations. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and performance of Global's Touch Labor Business Unit at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). This role serves as Global's primary operational authority at NNSY for all touch labor contracts and task orders, including Fire Watch, Tank Watch, and future labor trade expansions. Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment will begin only if and when the company secures the government contract associated with this role. What You'll Be Doing:

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience managing shipyard labor or ship repair operations at a U.S. Navy shipyard.
Experience leading multi-shift workforces in regulated environments.
Knowledge of Navy shipyard operations and safety requirements.
High school diploma or related trade/industrial education.
Active Secret Clearance / DBIDS Red Badge (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple contracts or task orders.
CPARS-impacting leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead all touch-labor contracts and task orders at NNSY, serving as Global's senior on-site operational representative.
Translate corporate strategy into actionable plans that drive growth, scalability, and expansion into new labor categories and contract vehicles.
Ensure contract execution excellence by meeting all deliverables, PWS requirements, Navy directives, and safety standards.
Oversee workforce deployment, labor utilization, scheduling, and shipboard assignments to maintain productivity and operational readiness.
Identify and mitigate risks that impact safety, schedule, performance, or CPARS outcomes.
Manage Project Managers and Supervisors while ensuring qualified leadership coverage across all operational hours.
Oversee onboarding, training, certifications, qualifications, and workforce proficiency requirements.
Enforce shipyard safety standards, OSHA requirements, and Global policies; coordinate audits, inspections, and compliance actions.
Maintain strong relationships with NNSY leadership, KO/COR, primes, and stakeholders, representing Global in meetings and performance reviews.
Oversee labor tracking, forecasting, cost control, and administrative compliance while modeling Global's core values and mentoring future leaders.