Surface Ship Project Manager - 29445

HII's Mission Technologies division•Norfolk, VA

2d•$99,408 - $110,770•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies. Summary Join HI as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! HII's Platform Modernization group is seeking a C4ISR Installation & Modernization – Surface Ship Project Manager to join our team! This is a full-time role located in Norfolk, VA. As a Project Manager you will play a critical role ensuring that productive and safe work is performed on board U.S. Naval Ships and Military installations which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

Requirements

6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
Must have an active SECRET security clearance.
Six (6) years of experience in C4ISR ship modernization project planning and execution, risk management, contract deliverables, budgeting, and oversight of task progress.
Experience working directly with Government On Site Installation Coordinator (OSIC) leadership and Installation Team (AIT) Managers.
Four (4) or more years specialized experience performing work in each of the following areas:
Demonstrated ability to lead personnel through all aspects of project recovery activity.
Demonstrated experience supporting Dept. of the Navy and/or Dept. of Defense Quality Management programs in a ship repair and modernization environment.
Demonstrated experience utilizing blueprints to manage large scale cableway installations during US Navy CNO shipyard availabilities.
Demonstrated experience managing vendors and subcontractors to support US Navy CNO availably installation programs.
Demonstrated experience utilizing MS Project tool set to support US Navy CNO availably installation programs.
Demonstrated experience exercising independent judgement to solve project management, technical, administrative and managerial problems dur shipyard availabilities.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience supporting NAVWAR’s Sea Enterprise 3 contract and deep understanding of the waterfront environment.
Relevant technical experience within DoD programs can substitute for education.
Project Management Certification (PMP).

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of field and/or task-level project performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, financial).
Supervises personnel involved in all aspects of project activity, organizes, and assigns responsibilities to subordinates, oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks, and maintains customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations.
Exercises independent judgment, as well as a high-level of analytical skill, in solving non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, project teams, project stakeholders, and leadership.
Assesses project performance issues and present periodic financial status and recommended approaches to Government & Corporate leadership.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Draft subcontractor documentation to include Statement of Work, Purchase Orders, invoices, and monitored work execution, financials, materials and resources.