Position Description
Are you looking for a challenging Senior Technical Program Manager role that will oversee integrated product teams and subcontractors to support of all facets involved with the overall execution of a wide variety of maritime related projects/programs? Than look no further, this is the opportunity for you! This includes overseeing the planning, design, construction, installation, integration, troubleshooting, maintenance and testing efforts of the operation and of all projects/programs under it purview.
The Serco Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO) is involved in the execution of a multitude of cutting-edge engineering projects that generate solutions to high profile and challenging problems facing both defense and commercial customers, both domestic and international. In particular, the Senior Technical Program Manager of Engineering Oversight will be responsible for assuring technical accuracy and successful budget and schedule performance of assigned projects/programs.
The Senior Technical Program Manager will report to Serco's Maritime Engineering Operations (MEO) Vice President. The MEO Operation leverages its corporate knowledge and capabilities to conceive, design, construct, support, test and evaluate high-performance maritime systems for a variety of customers. The ideal candidate will be capable of assembling, leading and/or overseeing integrated project engineering teams made up of our dynamic and talented team of engineers and naval architects, to work across multiple disciplines including, but not limited to marine engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture, computer science, automation, robotics, fluids and thermodynamics, and materials science.
In the subject role, the Senior Technical Program Manager will work with engineering and programmatic management staffs to utilize existing capabilities and where necessary, evolve unique capabilities to ensure the highest quality deliverable products and execution of our projects/programs.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
Provide technical oversight, assessment, and analysis of maritime engineering system research, development, design, prototyping, test, and evaluation in both the hardware and software domains to adapt existing technology or develop new technology to provide solutions to current and new customers.
Oversee the design of systems and solutions, and execution of program work in accordance with program plans and schedules.
Identify solution gaps in the execution of MEO technical/engineering projects, engaging with prospective customers and/or business development leads, and oversee the architecting of solutions to complex problem sets.
Provide evaluation of and facilitate integration of engineering products from MEO Staff members, industry partners, Government Labs, and/or Warfare Centers.
Conduct independent technical assessments of programs (e.g., Program Management Plans, Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and other major milestone reviews as applicable to assess the status of design/test/evaluation efforts as well as risks and issues.
Perform ad hoc analysis and generating high quality technical reports and presentations for senior leadership to support public speaking engagements, symposium, conferences, and customer reports
Critically review engineering products and program milestone documentation and contractor deliverables to assess engineering/design equities across all phases of systems acquisition life cycle from advanced development planning, estimating, deployment decisions, and sustainment.
Provide engineering subject matter expertise and mentoring in all phases of project/program execution, to include design, modeling and simulation environments and prototyping labs, and land-based test sites.
Provide evaluation of and facilitate integration of technology components, through technology transfer, from industry and academia partners, government labs, warfare centers into architected solutions.
Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for newly established projects until a back-fill PI is identified and continue to provide guidance and mentorship to project execution teams.
Plan solution architecting projects, to include resource allocation, defining project development team expertise requirements, identifying external-organizational partnerships, project schedule and funding requirements, technology maturation, risk quantification and mitigation, identification of regulatory constraints, drafting of solicited and unsolicited white papers and proposals.
Qualifications
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:
Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance after employment.
U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Marine Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related Engineering discipline.
15 years of relevant experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams executing complex projects.
Principal-level subject matter expertise in the fields of Mechanical or Marine Engineering with a strong background in the development of novel technology solutions to complex problem sets and applying those solutions to defense and commercial project/platforms.
Expert knowledge of Maritime System design and operation principles and regulations, in both the defense and commercial sector, to include International Maritime Organization (IMO), Coast Guard regulations, Navy practices and regulations, Military Standards and Handbooks, Professional Society Standards (e.g. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), and Classification Society regulations (e.g. American Bureau of Shipping).
Experience standing up development prototyping environments, combining elements of both hardware and software, using tools such as digital twin generation, software simulation, hardware emulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, mechanical test fixtures, as well as design development, exploration, and data-driven evaluation.
Experience successfully targeting, capturing and executing a large scale, complex, high-profile engineering program(s).
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience in the military or operation of a maritime system (e.g. ships, ship systems, etc.).
Prior experience as a program Principal Investigator, Chief Engineer or Solution Architect on a highly technical solution development program.
Experience in assessing project schedule and cost realism (e.g., experience in evaluating the viability and degree of optimism in project schedules).
WORK LOCATION: Alexandria, VA, with opportunity to work remote.
TRAVEL: 10% to 15%
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).
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ID 51241
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Alexandria
Category Project/Program Management
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance None
Telework Yes - May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
Campaign LPMETS
