Program Manager - Maintenance and SustainmentPurpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Project Manager to lead execution of a U.S. Navy maintenance, sustainment, logistics, warehouse, prototyping, and material assurance project supporting Fleet readiness.
- The selected candidate will be responsible for integrating program management, technical engineering, warehouse operations, logistics, shipboard assessments, testing, reporting, and stakeholder coordination across the project.
- Located in San Diego, CA
Job Description:- Plan, organize, direct, and control project execution to meet technical, schedule, cost, reporting, and performance requirements.
- Coordinate with Navy Type Commanders (TYCOMs), Port Engineers, Naval Surface Warfare Centers, Regional Maintenance Centers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), NCMS, and other Government and industry stakeholders.
- Lead project kickoff activities and establish project controls, schedules, risk tracking, action items, financial monitoring, and execution priorities.
- Direct and coordinate shipboard surveys, warehouse operations, material movement, logistics support, prototyping, operational testing, and technical analysis activities.
- Ensure required monthly execution reports, material accounting reports, ship visit reports, Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), testing reports, evaluation reports, and final reporting are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.
- Manage project resources and ensure work remains aligned with available funding, authorized scope, and Government priorities.
- Identify programmatic, technical, logistics, schedule, and cost risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver clear briefings and written communication to senior Government and corporate leadership.
- Coordinate specialty Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in maintenance engineering, in-service engineering, logistics, additive manufacturing, testing, data analysis, and IT support.
Qualifications:- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience.
- Must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing DoD, Navy, maritime maintenance, logistics, sustainment, engineering, or comparable technical programs.
- Must demonstrate experience managing project cost, schedule, staffing, deliverables, risk, and subcontractor or vendor performance.
- Must have experience coordinating technical work across multiple functional disciplines and geographically dispersed stakeholders.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and experience briefing senior Government and corporate leadership.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and project management/reporting tools.
- Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions within established authority, and manage multiple concurrent priorities.
Desired Qualifications:- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Prior U.S. Navy surface ship maintenance, RMC, TYCOM, NAVSEA, or waterfront program experience preferred.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, or technology demonstration programs preferred.
- Experience managing warehouse, logistics, supply chain, additive manufacturing, or obsolescence mitigation efforts preferred.
- Experience developing monthly financial and technical status reports for Government customers preferred.
- Familiarity with Navy maintenance processes, technical authority, configuration control, and operational testing preferred.
Security Requirements:- Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it.
- Must have and maintain a valid passport.
Travel Requirements:- Occasional travel - up to 25%
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:- Ability to work in office, warehouse, waterfront, and shipboard environments as required.
- Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, and access shipboard spaces during project visits.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as required for normal project execution.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Pre-Employment Requirements:Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $105,000 - $120,000 per year
