Ship Manager

About the Role BAE Systems is hiring a Project/Ship Manager to support our Maritime Solutions business in Norfolk, VA. The role leads daily execution of a project/ship and coordinates trades and subcontractors to perform work for the entire availability/contract. The Project/Ship Manager is responsible for meeting safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals while leading multiple area managers and collaborating with various departments to support production efforts across the repair team. Collaboration Responsibilities Change is incorporated (timely and accurately). Financial projections are in alignment with actual performance. Sub contracts are placed on time to support production efforts. Quality documentation is being actively managed to support project milestones. Sub‑contractor relationships are maintained to support project milestones (in alignment with Program Manager). Customer relationship is actively managed and fostered. Production is actively working the schedule, and performing within cost/budget goals. Monitor Non‑Craft budget adherence for the entire availability. Core Responsibilities Lead and facilitate teams through proactively addressing issues across multiple departments. Provide training support across team/peers and interact with internal/external customers across the enterprise. Serve as the primary point of contact for the entire operations team for the assigned ship. Direct production labor and support resources to successfully navigate the entire availability. Utilize ship repair knowledge, team‑first mentality, and positive attitude to drive success. Lead teams and coordinate with production leadership to uphold adherence to safety, quality, cost, and schedule. Maintain safe working conditions and housekeeping of all areas of the ship. Coordinate Ship Management team daily; coach and hold the team accountable to support efficient production efforts for timely execution. Develop new processes and procedures to promote safe, efficient work execution. Work with logistics, procurement, and materials teams to communicate project material demands in alignment with the schedule. Review quality key performance indicators to evaluate and identify improvement opportunities across trades. Support efficient execution of production by removing barriers. Identify corrective actions for daily issues within assigned areas. Coordinate pier‑side logistics with material delivery, protection, crane, and rigging teams. Coordinate production and testing cycles to support availability and oversee TIP/OQE completion. Monitor cost and schedule performance across all trades using Earned Value Management and develop mitigation plans. Manage subcontractor work execution on deck plates and resolve contractual issues with the subcontract management team. De‑conflict trade/subcontractor issues in alignment with overall schedule goals. Lead efforts to develop area management plans with facilities, planning, and production teams. Exercise judgment to anticipate schedule and budget deviations. Coordinate communication and feedback with customer to resolve technical issues. Understand and adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and commercial standards. Address conflict in a collaborative environment and support assigned meetings and tasking. Support other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Education, Experience & Skills Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent (may consider fewer years for a junior position). Experience in Government/Commercial new construction shipbuilding or ship repair. Experience managing cross‑functional teams to deliver commitments. Strong planning and project management skills with knowledge of ship repair processes and sequences. Ability to understand problems and collaborate to identify solutions. Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short‑ and long‑term basis for self and others. Ability to prioritize work projects and requirements, developing concepts, plans, and schedules, and communicate them effectively. Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to compose detailed reports and interact with managers, staff, and co‑workers. Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical and/or statistical data for reporting purposes. Preferred Education, Experience & Skills PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Pay Information and Benefits Full‑Time Salary Range: $88,189 – $149,922 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support employees’ health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered health, dental, vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. Additional perks include an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and various types of leave such as paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non‑monetary awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics. #J-18808-Ljbffr