Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ME/EE) or Business Management from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience; an additional four years of experience is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of program manager experience with shipboard projects involving operation, maintenance, repair, testing, modification, upgrading, installation, and alteration of Naval vessel and small craft systems.
• At least 7 years of project manager experience.
• At least 2 years of direct experience in a shipboard environment.
• At least 5 years of experience with ship projects executed in public and private shipyards.
• At least 10 years of experience in corrosion control or a 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.
• Knowledge of surface preparation and coating systems, including brush and roll application.
• Knowledge of different types of paint, including how and when to apply them.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance for access to public and private shipyards and Naval installations.
• Must meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access and obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials if required for travel or secure-facility access.
• Must obtain a valid passport for foreign travel.
• Must be able to support extended working hours across multiple time zones.
• Must be able to move aboard ships, including using ladders, crossing brows, and working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background investigation, employment and education verification, drug screening, driving record review, security-clearance eligibility, and government installation access.

Nice To Haves

• Military Fleet or surface maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and NAVSEA 009-32 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, execute, monitor, control, and document all aspects of assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements and oversee work in San Diego, Hawaii, Washington, and other program areas.
• Manage approximately 150 FTE personnel, including project managers, a production manager, working leads, and agency staff across three installations.
• Hire additional resources as needed and grow Valkyrie’s operations in program locations, including fleet concentration areas.
• Provide oversight of all program activities across locations and control schedules, budgets, and performance objectives across multiple task projects.
• Conduct interviews, issue disciplinary actions, enforce company work instructions, and approve schedule changes.
• Coordinate safety and environmental oversight with the Safety Manager and Environmental lead, including OSHA/Cal-OSHA compliance, respiratory protection, and responses to safety walkthrough findings.
• Approve purchase requests, track purchase orders by homeport, and ship materials to overseas sites.
• Coordinate with partner and subcontractor crews and escalate subcontractor/prime issues to the Vice President.
• Manage daily IntelliSpec reports, weekly NAVSEA photo and metrics slides, weekly usage reports, end-of-week inventories, and IntelliSpec closeouts after each availability.
• Develop and assign manpower resources to meet requirements while considering resources, materials, and period-of-performance requirements.
• Complete contracts on time and within budget allocations in accordance with the Plan of Action/Milestones (POA/M).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Vice President of S2S Corrosion Control Operations and provide program oversight and status information.
• Receive and disseminate contractual information to appropriate personnel to support contract deliverables.
• Build customer relationships through frequent communication.
• Build assigned programs and 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 inspection and monitoring of corrosion control systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams on 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 current on corrosion control industry best practices and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).