Program Manager - Chesapeake, VA

Position Description & Qualifications

Program Manager - Description and Qualifications

Are you looking for a Program Manager opportunity at a place where you can make a difference every day? Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to impact our military warfighting capabilities and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission. A successful candidate will assume a critical role in overseeing and leading program management, and engineering and technical services, to support maintenance and planning for installing C4I systems onboard U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers (CVNs) and big deck U.S. Navy Surface Ships. This opportunity is available out of our Chesapeake, VA location.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer a DoD Secret Security clearance, and then obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance upon hire.

Within our Ship and Submarine Modernization division, Serco supports the US Navy as a prime contractor for their CTII (C4I modernization) contract. Our team upgrades, installs, maintains, and manages the C4I systems that provide network and communication capabilities to ensure the safety of the sailors and to allow them to perform their missions successfully.

You will manage a large team of installers that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality systems. The team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to their programs.

In This Role, You Will

• Be responsible for managing C4I installation contracts for aircraft carriers and big deck surface ships - with annual revenue typically ranging from $10-20M annually
• Contribute to all phases of C4I program modernization and lifecycles
• Be responsible for all program-level strategic planning and proactively monitor progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective actions
• Use industry-standard project management principles and tools to manage the cost, schedule, and quality of your portfolio of projects, including Earned Value Management, platform execution plans, material and logistics management, risk management, metrics analysis, and continuous process improvement
• Require advanced knowledge and understanding of CVN and big deck surface platforms, and their associated C4I systems
• Develop, establish, and maintain programs to support company initiatives
• Ensure effective quality assurance and overall integrity of the program
• Leverage in depth knowledge of modernization and maintenance requirements specified in contract references, such as NAVSEA Technical Specification 9090-310, NAVSEA Standard Items, NAVSEA Technical Manuals, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual, OSHA Standards, MIL-STDs, SECNAV and OPNAV Instructions.
• Contribute to proposal submittal efforts – both in the development of management and technical approaches and in color team reviews.
• Participate in business development efforts to grow the business through new and recompete opportunities, as well as teaming with industry partners
• Exhibit effective stakeholder management – maintain alignment and relationships with internal and external customers
• Typically manage a team of 30 or more employees including direct report managers

Role

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active DoD Secret Security clearance, with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance upon hire.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and 5 years of project management experience.
• OR an Associate's degree and 7 years of project/program management experience.
• OR a High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of project management experience.
• Experience in consulting directly with military customers
• The ability to travel up to 10% travel to engage with government customers and industry events

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• US Navy veteran, qualified in C4I systems operation and maintenance
• Extensive experience in all aspects of Navy and DoD acquisition processes encompassing Naval Ship new construction, modernization, and Navy C4I programs.
• An ideal candidate will have experience as a U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer working collaboratively with major shipyards (both public and private) with direct experience in non-nuclear operation, maintenance, repair, design, test, and modernization (SHIPALT/SCD) of C4I and electronic equipment on aircraft carriers and surface ships, requiring detailed knowledge of technical specifications and standards.

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

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

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 View email address on us.fitly.work.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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

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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: ***email_hidden***.