Corrosion Control Program Lead - DoD Ready

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for Corrosion Control Operations at our San Diego location.

You will be the primary contact, directing planning, budgeting, execution, and documentation for multiple program sites and a large team across installations. Responsibilities include ensuring contract compliance, overseeing safety and environmental requirements, coordinating with partners, and delivering regular status reports to the VP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business management with related experience.
• 5+ years of program management experience on shipboard projects.
• 7+ years as a project manager with shipboard exposure.
• 2+ years in a shipboard environment.
• 10+ years in corrosion control or related field.
• Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and control methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of surface preparation and coating systems and paints.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, execute, monitor, and document assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements across multiple sites.
• Monitor progress for projects in San Diego, Hawaii, and Washington.
• Manage approximately 150 FTE across installations.
• Hire resources to execute work and grow Valkyrie’s operation.
• Provide program oversight including schedule, budget, and performance.
• HR and personnel administration, interviews and disciplinary actions.
• Safety and environmental oversight with OSHA/Cal-OSHA compliance.
• Procurement, logistics, and tracking of POs and shipments.
• Coordinate with partner and subcontractor teams; escalate issues.
• Deliver daily/weekly reporting and end-of-week inventories.
• Develop manpower plans, meet POA/M requirements, ensure timely contracts.
• Primary contact for VP of S2S Corrosion Control Operations.
• Disseminate contractual information to support deliverables.
• Build customer relations and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement corrosion control programs and strategies.
• Conduct corrosion risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Oversee inspection, monitoring, and installation of controls.
• Review corrosion data for trends and improvements.
• Stay current with industry standards and regulations.
• Train and mentor staff on corrosion control practices.
• Prepare reports/presentations on corrosion activities.

Skills

Program management

Shipboard projects

Corrosion control

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Business Management

Job description

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for Corrosion Control Operations at our San Diego location.

You will be the primary contact, directing planning, budgeting, execution, and documentation for multiple program sites and a large team across installations. Responsibilities include ensuring contract compliance, overseeing safety and environmental requirements, coordinating with partners, and delivering regular status reports to the VP.