Virginia-Class Block Vii/Bviii Program Director

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the preparation and execution of VCS Block VII/VIII, including: Serving as the company’s Attack Submarine Capacity & Long-range Expansion (SCALE) Program lead. Preparing construction and value stream for Block VII/VIII design changes Leading program management of the VCS design model cutover The SCALE effort is currently comprised of six sub-teams: Supply Base - Develop framework for material procurement to enable SCALE, without impeding BV/BVI co-production. Contracts - Identify potential contracting structures to enable SCALE execution, without impeding BV/BVI co-production Technical Authorities - Identify potential expansions of local authority and the procedures that would govern those authorities. Systems Integration - Design the processes and systems to independently perform all parts of the value stream, including transfer of information with the design yard Operations & Facilities - Define manufacturing & assembly plan to execute SCALE. Oversee implementation of SCALE infrastructure projects Workforce - Identify SCALE unique workforce development demands and identify potential structures to satisfy said demands.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master in Business Administration
• Program Management experience at the major program level, preferably a submarine or submarine-related program (or equivalent).
• Ability to regularly travel, with flexibility to do so on short notice; and
• Experience leading complex matters to successful conclusion across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a manufacturing assembly plan to plan, procure, fabricate, construct, outsource, outfit, test, certify, and deliver an entire Virginia-class submarine.
• Establish engineering, planning, and construction networks and systems that consumes the entire WBS that enables SUBSAFE and Fly-by Wire URO/URU certification.
• Ensure design, build and sustain changes within Block VII/VIII are fully understood and completed within a timeframe the supports program execution.
• Responsible for the safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance for the AOR.
• Participates in the negotiations for design, planning and execution contracts and ensures contract changes are incorporated as required.
• Coordinates the preparation of labor and business plans, operating budgets and facility utilization plans.
• Acts as primary customer contact for the program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer (PMS 450, NAVSEA 08, SUPSHIP-NN, Ship’s force, Electric Boat and NRRO) to discuss safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Ensures continuous improvement and learning is incorporated into the program to accelerate program performance.
• Coordinates value-stream (engineering, IPPC, SCM, MANU, etc.) support and program priorities.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems/opportunities and obtains solutions, via use of Risk Management program (EROMS).
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director