Project Manager II - Sustainment and Support

Position Summary

The Sustainment & Support Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of sustainment-related efforts across naval shipbuilding and lifecycle support programs. This role operates as a project manager for sustainment and support scope, with primary accountability for cost, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction.

The Sustainment Support Project Manager reports directly to the Sustainment & Support Lead, who in turn reports directly to the Vigor Marine Fabrication Vice President & General Manager.

Essential Functions And Major Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated sustainment program plans aligned with ship construction, delivery, and post-delivery support milestones

• Build and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for sustainment efforts, including provisioning, technical data delivery, training, and field support

• Identify schedule risks and opportunities; implement mitigation and recovery plans to maintain on-time delivery

• Cross-functional teams to ensure sustainment deliverables are synchronized with shipyard production and test events

• Establish and manage sustainment program budgets, including labor, material, and subcontractor costs

• Monitor program financial performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent methods

• Develop Estimates at Completion (EACs), variance analyses, and corrective action plans

• Provide regular financial and performance reporting to internal leadership and external customer

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer on all sustainment program matters

• Lead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and status briefings with customer representatives (e.g., Navy program offices, SUPSHIP, or fleet representatives)

• Ensure clear, consistent, and proactive communication of program status, risks, and issues

• Build strong customer relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction

• Lead or support capture efforts for sustainment-related new business opportunities, including proposals for follow-on support, modernization, and lifecycle services

• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs), staffing plans, and execution strategies for proposals

• Identify opportunities to expand sustainment scope, improve affordability, and enhance long-term customer value

• Collaborate with business development and contracts teams to shape and win new work

• Ensure sustainment activities are fully integrated with ship construction, test, and delivery organizations

• Support internal governance reviews, gate reviews, and program audits

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and applicable naval standards

• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues related to sustainment scope

• Maintain risk registers and lead mitigation planning and execution

• Escalate critical issues as needed and drive timely resolution across functional organizations

• Program Battle Rhythm Support: Coordinate recurring project meetings, including cost reviews, schedule reviews, and project status meetings

• Track action items and distribute meeting minutes to ensure timely follow-up

• Assist in preparing project performance briefings and management reporting

• Support the documentation of project lessons learned and improvement opportunities

• Assist in capturing and sharing best practices across projects to improve project execution and performance management

Job Scope

The Sustainment & Support Project Manager is a key member of the Vigor Marine Fabrication Sustainment and Support Group. The Sustainment and Support Group also includes ILSM, Sea Trials & Test, and Field Service.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of program management principles including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and performance management

• Deep understanding of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, critical path analysis, and schedule risk assessment

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) in accordance with MIL-STD-881 and EIA-748

• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Control Accounts, and performance measurement baselines

• Familiarity with watercraft systems (mechanical, electrical, combat systems)

• Understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle phases and sustainment planning integration

• Knowledge of contract types (e.g., CPFF, FFP, incentive-based contracts) and their impact on cost management

• Experience with project controls, cost management, earned value management, or program performance reporting in a complex project environment

• Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, heavy industrial manufacturing, defense programs, or other technically complex production environments

• Familiarity with lifecycle support concepts, maintenance planning, or fleet operations

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment Combination of office, shipyard, and onboard vessel environments May require travel to vendor sites, test events, and customer locations (travel up to 10% of work calendar) Ability to work in industrial settings including climbing, confined spaces, and shipboard condition

Vigor Values

• Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth

• Responsibility: We act on what we know is right

• Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world

• Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

Benefits

• Medical RX

• Dental

• Vision

• Life

• AD&D

• LTD

• STD

• EAP

• Discretionary bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

• FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)

• 10 paid holidays

• PTO

• 401(k)