Director, Undersea Programs & Operations

Serco; Salem (OR); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Birth, adoption, parental leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Serco Inc. seeks a visionary leader to support the Navy Undersea Warfare programs portfolio, driving a cradle-to-grave acquisition approach and overseeing lifecycle sustainment for advanced platforms.

You will liaise with senior government, military, and industry leaders, assess program performance, and recommend strategic improvements to ensure mission success. This role requires a DoW Secret clearance and 25% travel.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Operations Management, Acquisition, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting complex government, defense, acquisition, shipbuilding, sustainment, or related programs.
• Experience supporting the management, execution, or oversight of large-scale government programs, contracts, or operational initiatives.
• Experience assessing program performance, operational risks, and business challenges and developing recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex initiatives and influence stakeholders within a matrixed environment.
• Experience engaging with senior government, military, industry, and executive stakeholders.
• The ability to travel 25%.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders regarding program execution, operational performance, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement activities and maintain relationships across the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, industrial base readiness, and acquisition outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate program performance measures, operational effectiveness, and organizational outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational processes, governance frameworks, performance metrics, and business practices.
• Analyze complex operational and business challenges and recommend solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support execution of complex government contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts in support of program and business objectives.
• Promote collaboration across government, industry, and internal organizations to achieve mission success.
• Provide expertise regarding defense industrial base capabilities, supply chain considerations, acquisition strategies, and operational readiness.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging capabilities, and best practices relevant to Navy and defense programs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Acquisition

Descripción del empleo

Serco Inc. seeks a visionary leader to support the Navy Undersea Warfare programs portfolio, driving a cradle-to-grave acquisition approach and overseeing lifecycle sustainment for advanced platforms.

You will liaise with senior government, military, and industry leaders, assess program performance, and recommend strategic improvements to ensure mission success. This role requires a DoW Secret clearance and 25% travel.