Project/Program Manager

Position Description & Qualifications Are you looking for a Project or Program Manager opportunity at a place where you can make a difference every day? Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to impact our military defense 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, engineering and technical services, to support maintenance and planning for the installing C4I systems onboard U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers (CVNs) and U.S. Navy Surface Ships. This opportunity is available out of our Chesapeake, VA location. Position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer a DoD Secret Security clearance, and then obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance upon hire. Responsibilities Manage C4I installation contracts for aircraft carriers and surface ships, with annual revenue typically ranging from $9–18M. Contribute to all phases of C4I program lifecycles. Lead program‑level strategic planning, monitor progress, resolve issues and initiate corrective actions. Use industry‑standard project management principles and tools to manage 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. Apply advanced knowledge of CVN and 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. Participate in business development efforts to grow the business through new and recompete opportunities, as well as teaming with industry partners. Maintain alignment and relationships with internal and external customers. Typically manage a team of 30 or more employees, including direct‑report managers. Qualifications 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 consulting directly with military customers. Ability to travel up to 25% to engage with government customers and industry events. Desired Experience and Skills U.S. Navy veteran, qualified in C4I systems operation and maintenance. Extensive experience in all aspects of Navy and DoD acquisition processes, including Naval Ship new construction, modernization, and Navy C4I programs. Ideal candidate has experience as a U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer working collaboratively with major shipyards, 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. Salary Range & Benefits The salary range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. The 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 the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities. Medical, dental, and vision insurance Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract 401(k) plan with 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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco