Ship Manager

BAE Systems is seeking a Project / Ship Manager to support our Maritime Solutions business in Norfolk, VA. This role leads the daily execution of a project/ship and the Ship Management team, coordinating and directing trades and subcontractors to perform work for the entire availability/contract.

About the role

The Project/Ship Manager is responsible for efficiently meeting project safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals while leading multiple area managers. You will collaborate with various departments to support production efforts, problem-solving, planning, and process improvement. Performance is evaluated based on the success of the overall availability against predetermined safety, quality, schedule, and cost standards. This position reports directly to the Director of Programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate teams by proactively addressing issues across multiple departments.
• Provide training support and interact with internal/external customers across the enterprise.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the entire operations team for their assigned ship.
• Direct production labor and support resources to successfully navigate the entire availability.
• Utilize ship repair knowledge, team-first mentality, and positive attitude to drive success.
• Lead teams and provide direction around adherence to safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Maintain safe working conditions and housekeeping of all areas of the ship.
• Coordinate the Ship Management team daily; lead, coach, and hold the team accountable for supporting efficient production efforts.
• Maintain and develop new processes and procedures to promote safe, efficient work execution.
• Work with logistics, procurement, and materials teams to communicate project demands for materials in alignment with the schedule.
• Review quality key performance indicators to evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement across all trades.
• Support efficient execution of production by removing barriers.
• Identify corrective action for issues that develop daily within your assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate pier-side logistics with material delivery, material protection, crane, and rigging teams to support the schedule.
• Coordinate production and testing cycles to support availability and oversee TIP/OQE completion for project quality requirements.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance across all trades using the Earned Value Management system, evaluate performance weekly, and develop mitigation plans.
• Manage subcontractor work execution and resolve contractual issues with the sub-contract management team.
• De-conflict trade/subcontractor issues in alignment with overall schedule goals.
• Lead efforts to develop area management plans (work strategy, sequencing, temp services arrangements) with facilities, planning, and production teams.
• Exercise judgment in evaluating and proactively anticipating schedule and budget deviations.
• Coordinate communication and feedback with the customer to resolve technical issues requiring additional guidance.
• Understand and adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and commercial standards as required.
• Address conflict in a collaborative working environment and support meetings/tasking as assigned by the Program Manager/Director of Programs.
• Work directly with peers in Finance, Supply Chain, Safety, Quality, Contracts, Sub-Contracts, and Craft Management teams to ensure:
  • Change is incorporated timely and accurately.
  • Financial projections align with actual performance.
  • Subcontracts are placed on time to support production efforts.
  • Quality documentation is actively managed to support project milestones.
  • Sub-contractor relationships are maintained to support project milestones.
  • Customer relationships are actively managed and fostered.
  • Production is actively working the schedule and performing within cost/budget goals.
  • Non-Craft budget adherence is monitored for the entire availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience. Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered for a more junior position.
• Experience in Government/Commercial New Construction Shipbuilding or Ship Repair.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams to deliver commitments.
• Strong planning and project management skills, with knowledge of ship repair processes and sequences.
• Ability to understand problems and collaborate to explore solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules on short-term and long-term bases for self and others.
• Ability to develop concepts, plans, and work schedules and communicate them effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to interact with managers, staff, co-workers, and others.
• Ability to compose detailed reports and work-related documents and communicate substantively about them.
• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical and/or statistical data for reporting purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $88,189 – $149,922. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs (e.g., paid parental, military, bereavement, federal/state sick leave).
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.