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Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. · 1 month ago

Program Manager III (Modernization)

Portsmouth, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is a company focused on providing comprehensive support for naval ship maintenance and modernization. The Program Manager III will oversee contract performance, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation for ship maintenance and repair projects, while managing customer relationships and project execution.

Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The PM will be accountable for safe project execution and performance within the assigned cost, schedule, technical performance, and scope of the project through all project phases

Successful management of change orders and risks are required

The PM provides primary customer interface throughout the project lifecycle

Utilizing project team members, manages the application of labor and materials to achieve timely, better-than-bid results and assure customer satisfaction

In addition to managing ship projects and in all aspects of the job, the incumbent displays leadership, conducts business development, makes difficult decisions, shows respect for others while always acting in the best interest of the company

Oversees the programs interacting with assigned Project Managers to determine and maintain the most cost-effective method of accomplishing work through final certification and closeout analyzing project progress and financial reports to maintain management positive control

Tracks financial progress and status of program and projects and develops and coordinates corrective actions/adjustments working with and mentoring Project Managers to ensure completion of projects meeting all quality, technical, schedule and profit goals while meeting all technical, quality, schedule and costs requirements

Must be able to identify, assess and analyze with the team, any risk and/or issues that may compromise the successful completion of projects, and develop plans/actions that will mitigate risks

Able to provide leadership when schedule / production conflicts may occur for resolution to ensure successful project completion and job profit margins

The Program Manager is ultimately responsible for meeting all deliverables on-time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction ensuring conformance with contractual requirements

Strives to develop new business or expands the product line with the customer

Plans, estimates, negotiates, staffs, directs the work, and reconciles final billings on assigned projects

Resolves any internal issues that arise over the productive, safe management of the project

Leads the post-project review to capture learnings applicable to future projects

Meets or exceeds customers’ realistic expectations for quality, productivity and safety on projects, and manages the customer relationship through any changes in the scope and price of the project to assure continuing customer satisfaction and profitable project closure

Resolves issues on a day-to-day basis with customers, owners, Port authorities, and other interested parties

Represents the company fairly and consistently when interacting with customers

Works closely with the Estimating Department to develop estimates for regional work

Interprets specifications, plans project sequencing and coordinates the various phases of the project to prevent delays and avoid rework

Ensures that change order requests and condition found reports (CFRs) are properly written and approves them before submittal to the customer

Writes timely and accurate documentation of each job and contributes accordingly to final written specifications

Confers with supervision to resolve problems and to improve methods

Plans, coordinates and directs production activities for assigned projects

Through subordinate supervision, assures appropriate daily project staffing

Monitors job progress to ensure that manpower utilization and allocation meets job requirements and bid expectation

At time of bid package preparation, works closely with the estimating team

Evaluates, sets up, and manages subcontracts for support work on awarded projects

Oversees and coordinates the operations of the assigned worksite location

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with vendors, customers, and labor unions

Coordinates and assures appropriate purchasing and shipping and receiving processes are used for tools, equipment, and other products needed at the regional location

Arranges for and monitors maintenance and repair of tools, equipment and facility amenities

Assesses and documents overall work performance of direct reports by close of project, providing feedback to same

Investigates violations of work place rules and determines disciplinary action using the consulting services of Human Resources

Ensures performance documentation by managers or supervisors of all assigned project personnel is completed

Clearly identifies strengths and weaknesses of project team members and recommends specific development activities

Identifies, assesses and analyzes with the Team, any risk and/or issues that may compromise the successful completion of the project, and develop plans/actions that will remove this risk

Controls the profitability of the project through schedule adherence, reprioritization and cost reduction

Influences and leads others in successful project execution

Mentors others by modeling respectful behaviors

Applies a systems approach to work planning and execution

Applies financial expertise in accomplishing labor-intensive projects

Makes careful and judicious use of labor in a complex multi-craft, union work environment

Provides strong customer service and achieves customer satisfaction while meeting company goals

Effectively communicates orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels

Handles multiple priorities with independence and good judgment

Supervises as many as fifty employees either directly or through subordinate Foreman

Qualification

Program ManagementNavy Ship SystemsFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementProject SchedulingChange ManagementSecurity ClearanceShipyard OperationsCustomer ServiceLeadershipTechnical DocumentationTeam Mentoring

Required

Bachelors level degree in any technical or managerial discipline

Ten (10) years managerial or supervisory experience in engineering projects at the Program level involving modernization (SHIPALTs/SCs), maintenance, installation, operation, repair, design, or testing of naval ship HM&E or electronic systems/equipment. This experience should include at least five (5) years working experience in the development and installation of Alteration/SCs on Navy ships

Demonstrate knowledge of Navy organizations including: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEACOM); Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC); Naval Shipyards; Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs); and Type Commanders (TYCOMs)

Security Clearance: DoD Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one

Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens

Knowledge of proper standards of conduct and shipboard etiquette

Ability to identify changes in work scope to ensure appropriate planning measures are being taken including the customers inputs for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending the scope of work, schedules and budgets

Ability to provide leadership when schedule/production conflicts occur and the team is looking for resolution

Ability to work nights and weekends during peak workloads or as required to ensure project success

Willingness to travel and manage ship repair availabilities in remote, out-of-state locations for extended periods of time

Must have knowledge of Navy organizations including: Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), Naval shipyards, Regional Maintenance Centers, and Type Commanders (TYCOMs), shipyard operations, ship systems and particularly how they interact and construction/repair sequencing; principles and practice of managing large numbers of employees; budgeting and financial statements; process improvements and business development processes