Job Description
Position Description :Are you seeking a hybrid opportunity working in a fast-paced team based multi-disciplined ship design and marine engineering environment, while collaborating with others and supporting the navy, coast guard, and commercial customers? Serco has a great opportunity for you!
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain Canadian Security Clearance (Reliability/Controlled Good or higher).
Serco supports multiple customers including government customers and shipyards in designing ships, craft and other floating structures.
You will be working for an executive or Program Manager managing a project(s) with a technical team designing ships, or ship systems, or performing marine engineering work and working closely with the customer and other Serco teams. You will be responsible for managing the project(s) and related task orders for customer(s) with a high level of technical expertise. You will conduct cost management through continual cost control and review and will have budgetary responsibilities. You will provide expertise to customers to ensure resolution of issues. You will require advanced knowledge and understanding of work project(s) and functions. You will typically manage a small PMO assigned to the project and be expected to understand the whole project.
In this role, you will:
- Manage teams of technical people who will apply basic naval architecture and marine engineering knowledge to ship design and shipbuilding projects in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products in one or more technical areas.
- Responsible for (or for supporting the Program Manager) for the cost, schedule, and performance of the company on major ship design programs from inception through completion. Manages administrative staff and provides ongoing direction in the performance of the assigned program.
- Develops and monitors program plan including time and cost estimates. Ensures project outputs are delivered on schedule and within funding.
- Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to program plan and schedule, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Prioritizes workload and recommends program management staffing levels and any adjustments in staffing. - Reviews reports and briefings prepared by program management staff for quality.
- Leads discussions for project reviews. Prepares and delivers formal briefings.
- Ensures that appropriate training is delivered to program management staff.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customer and other outside agencies.
- Acts as customer contact for project activities (or secondary customer contact for program activities).
- Regularly meets with and updates the customer on project status.
- Leads and/or supports project review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Supports preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
- Participates in negotiating contract and contract changes.
- Complies with quality assurance and security procedures in the performance of duties.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Train, guide and mentor more junior project staff.
- Complies with all corporate policies and procedures, including quality assurance and security procedures, in the performance of duties.
Qualifications :To be successful in the role, you will have:- Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or other related field with at least 5 years of work experience relevant to Project Management in a marine/ship design or shipbuilding environment. Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity. (In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 10 years applicable work experience.
- Possessing or the ability to obtain Canadian Security Clearances (Reliability or higher) and registration in Canada’s Controlled Goods Program.
- Comply with all corporate policies and procedures, including quality assurance and security procedures in the performance of duties.
- A demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams and projects.
- 10% travel required.
Additional desired experience and skills:- Possessing a Project Management Professional certification is considered an asset.
- Possessing a Professional Engineer’s designation is considered an asset.
Company Overview :Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco.
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
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