Serco

Marketspace Project Manager - Engineered & Fabricated Parts - Louisiana Remote

Serco$108K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Baton Rouge, LA
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Systems, Electrical or related discipline)
  • 8 years of experience in engineering or supply chain management
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and large industrial modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with Navy acquisition programs and shipbuilding environments
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Exceptional executive briefing and technical communication skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy for Engineered & Fabricated Parts Marketspace
  • Conduct continuous Marketspace Health Assessments
  • Identify risks and manufacturing bottlenecks in submarine production
  • Develop strategies to improve industrial base resilience
  • Conduct supplier diagnostic assessments and operational evaluations
  • Coordinate efforts with shipbuilders and program offices to enhance delivery performance
  • Mentor junior team members and ensure training for Supply Team members

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Plan
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high-profile and challenging position supporting projects for the U.S. Navy, Serco has an exciting opportunity for you! This position supports Team Submarine and theSubmarine Industrial Base (SIB) Supply Chain organization, directly contributing to national defense by strengthening the industrial base required to build and sustain the U.S. Navy's submarine and weapons systems.

In this role, you will serve as aMarketspace Project Manager for Engineered & Fabricated Partsworking at the center of supply chain risk identification, supplier engagement, and industrial base stabilization efforts. You will collaborate with Navy program offices, shipbuilders, and suppliers to improve capacity, reduce lead times, and mitigate systemic risks impacting submarine production.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.

Team Submarine Overview

Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for the acquisition and lifecycle management of the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet, including theCOLUMBIA Classprogram-a major defense acquisition effort of significant national importance.

TheSubmarine Industrial Base (SIB) Supply Chain teamplays a critical role in enabling the Navy's1 Columbia + 2 Virginia-class submarine production goalby addressing supply chain constraints, strengthening supplier performance, and investing in industrial base capabilities.

In this role, you will:

Marketspace Ownership & Strategy
  • Lead the Engineered & Fabricated Parts Marketspace strategy supporting submarine construction and sustainment.
  • Maintain continuous Marketspace Health Assessments using supply chain performance, demand, capacity, quality, financial and industrial base data.
  • Identify systemic risks, sole-source dependencies, manufacturing bottlenecks and long-lead constraints affecting submarine production.
  • Develop and execute marketspace strategies that improve industrial base resilience through supplier expansion, alternate sourcing and targeted investments.
  • Direct supplier diagnostic assessments utilizing Value Stream Mapping, Capacity Analysis, RCCP, Spaghetti Diagrams, Gemba Walks and operational assessments.
  • Lead development of Supplier Development Fund (SDF) investment recommendations and validate projected ROI through measurable production improvements.
  • Coordinate supplier intervention efforts with shipbuilders, NAVSEA Program Offices and industry partners to improve delivery performance, first-pass yield, throughput and capacity.
  • Utilize Foundry, SCIPR, shipyard procurement data, supplier surveys and industrial analytics to identify emerging risks and develop executive recommendations.
  • Develop executive briefings, decision memorandums and strategic communications for Flag Officers, SES leadership and SIB Executive Leadership.
  • Compose additional memoranda, reports, and other documentation highlighting project steps and status for regular meetings with the customer.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams supporting engineering, manufacturing, logistics, acquisition, contracting and industrial base modernization.
  • Provide technical and managerial leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Develop marketspace performance metrics and dashboards supporting data-driven investment decisions.
  • Provide technical leadership supporting STORM framework implementation and continuous refinement of marketspace methodologies.
  • Support SIB strategic initiatives including supplier activation, marketspace diagnostics, industrial base audits and supply chain performance measurement.
  • Mentor junior Marketspace Analysts and Project Managers while establishing best practices across the SIB Supply Chain organization.
  • Ensures training of all Supply Team members and instructs them on customer's methods, procedures, and standards.
  • Reviews employee schedules.
  • Serve as the senior technical advisor for the Engineered & Fabricated Parts Marketspace supporting enterprise-level industrial base planning.


To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Systems, Electrical or related engineering discipline).
  • 8 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial operations, supply chain management, or defense acquisition.
  • To demonstrate experience leading cross-functional teams and large industrial modernization initiatives.
  • Experience performing supplier assessments, manufacturing diagnostics and industrial capacity analyses.
  • Experience supporting NAVSEA, DoD acquisition programs, shipbuilding or complex manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Exceptional executive briefing and technical communication skills.
  • Works with minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.
  • The ability to travel up to 10%.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management.
  • Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or ASQ certification.
  • Experience supporting the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB), NAVSEA, PEO Submarines or PEO UWS.
  • Experience with Supplier Development Fund (SDF), industrial base investment planning and supply chain risk management.
  • Experience utilizing enterprise data platforms such as Foundry, SCIPR or equivalent industrial analytics tools.


If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
  • 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan


To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].

About Serco

Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
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