Project/Program Manager

Serco; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Project/Program Manager to oversee C4I installation contracts for U.S. Navy carriers and surface ships from our Chesapeake, VA location.

The role supports Navy CTII/NSC2I programs, with responsibilities spanning lifecycle management and strategic planning. The successful candidate will lead a large team, ensure quality and cost-control, and collaborate with customers and industry partners. A DoD clearance is required, with Top Secret possible on hire.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret possible)
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years PM experience or equivalent
• Experience consulting with military customers
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to engage with government customers and industry events

Responsibilities

• Oversee C4I installation contracts on aircraft carriers and surface ships (annual revenue $9–18M)
• Contribute to all phases of C4I program lifecycles
• Lead program-level strategic planning, monitor progress, resolve issues, initiate corrective actions
• Apply Earned Value Management and related PM tools to manage cost, schedule, and quality
• Maintain knowledge of CVN and surface platforms and C4I systems
• Develop and maintain programs supporting company initiatives
• Ensure QA and program integrity
• Support business development and teaming with industry partners
• Maintain alignment with customers and internal teams
• Typically manage 30+ employees including direct reports

Skills

Project management

Program management

Leadership

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree + PM experience

Associate's degree + PM

High School diploma + PM experience

Job description

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, and 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.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/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), NSC2I (C4I new construction), and Big Blue (C4I modernization and HM&E) contracts. 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 be part of 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 surface ships - with annual revenue typically ranging from $9-18M annually
• Contribute to all phases of C4I program lifecycles
• Be responsible for all program-level strategic planning and proactively monitoring its 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 managment, risk management, metrics analysis, and continuous process improvement
• Require advanced knowledge and understanding 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 manages a team of 30 or more employees including direct report managers

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Security clearance, and then the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• 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 25% travel to engage with government customers and industry events

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Extensive experience in all aspects of Navy and DoD acquisition processes encompassing Naval Ship new construction, modernization, and Navy C4I programs.
• US Navy veteran, qualified in C4I systems operation and maintenance
• Experience as a U.S. Navy Engineering/Limited 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.

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity 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 [e-mail].

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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].