Position Description
Serco has an opening for a Technical Program Manager. If you are seeking opportunities to hone your design skills, develop more advanced engineering analysis and engineering management skills, and be part of major Naval programs and research efforts, then this is the job for you! This opportunity is located in Washington DC centric Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture firm, specializing in public and naval vessel design and design studies. The candidate will perform and manage engineering design in a variety of engineering disciplines, as well as areas of research, including advanced marine technologies for surface vessels as well as for unmanned underwater and surface vehicles.
In this role you will:
Be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the company on assigned program from inception through completion.
Manage technical and administrative staff and provide ongoing direction in the performance of the assigned program.
Develop and monitor program plan including time and cost estimates.
Ensure project outputs are delivered on schedule and within funding.
Establishe milestones and monitors adherence to program plan and schedule, identify program problems, and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Prioritize workload and determine staffing levels and any adjustments in staffing.
Maintain a staffing level to ensure technical quality and appropriate experience levels are consistent with current and projected project activities.
Review reports and briefings prepared by technical staff for quality.
Lead technical discussions for project reviews.
Prepare and deliver formal briefings.
Ensure that appropriate training is delivered to program staff.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with customer and other outside agencies.
Act as primary customer contact for program activities.
Regularly meet with and update the customer on project status.
Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Develop new business or expand business with the customer.
Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Participate in negotiating contract and contract changes.
Comply with quality assurance and security procedures in the performance of duties.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline plus 10 years of experience or Master's plus 8 years in a technical position.
At least 2 years of technical project management experience.
Three years supervisory/management experience. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 15 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.
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 50961
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Alexandria
Category Engineering
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance None
Telework Yes - May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
