Ship Wartime and Repair Maintenance (SWaRM) Program Manager - Project Manager

Deloitte France; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte’s GPS practice is seeking a Project - Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation in San Diego to guide government clients through transformational initiatives, from strategy to execution, with end-to-end advisory, transformation services, and senior leadership support.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and delivery of executive-level briefings, with 5+ years of relevant experience and an active security clearance; on-site work required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 5+ years supporting senior government, military, or executive leadership.
• On-site work 3-4 days a week in San Diego.
• Travel approximately 25% on average.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and action officer for the program.
• Synchronize efforts across stakeholders and monitor progress.
• Lead development, refinement, and execution of organizational strategy.
• Advise senior leadership on priorities and options.
• Translate leadership intent into actionable plans and objectives.
• Coordinate across functions to align with goals.
• Conduct research, trend analysis, and assessments for strategic planning.
• Develop executive briefings and leadership recommendations.
• Monitor progress and identify risks, gaps, dependencies.
• Support prioritization of initiatives, resources, and investments.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and leadership engagements.
• Ensure consistent communication of strategic direction.

Skills

Independence & collaboration

Written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Meeting deadlines

Mentorship

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey—before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Work you'll do

As a Project - Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Operations Transformation team, you will:

• Serve as a strategic advisor and action officer for the) program. This role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and tracking key command priorities related to surface ship wartime readiness and maintenance. The practitioner will assist in translating commander’s intent into executable strategic actions by supporting decision making through analysis, stakeholder coordination, and the preparation of high-quality staff products such as the manual and event-based reports.
• Help synchronize efforts across internal and external stakeholders, monitor progress against strategic objectives, identify risks and dependencies, and ensure timely execution of priority initiatives that advance exercise expansion, force readiness, operational alignment, and mission effectiveness.
• Lead the development, refinement, and execution of organizational strategy.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic priorities, emerging issues, and decision options.
• Translate leadership intent into actionable plans, initiatives, and performance objectives.
• Coordinate across functional areas to align efforts with strategic goals.
• Conduct research, trend analysis, and assessments to support strategic planning.
• Develop executive level briefings, reports, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Monitor progress against strategic objectives and identify risks, gaps, and dependencies.
• Support prioritization of initiatives, resources and organizational investments.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions, working groups, and leadership engagements.
• Ensure consistent communication of strategic direction across the organization.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear mentorship and guidance to others

The team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business-led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients’ missions.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree
• Active Secret security clearance
• 5+ years of experience supporting senior level government, military, or executive leadership.
• Ability to work on site 3-4 days a week in San Diego
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

• Proven ability to develop strategic plans, staff products (e.g. manuals, guides), briefings, and decision supporting materials.
• Strong background in coordinating across multiple stakeholders and functional areas to drive alignment and execution.
• Management of multiple priorities in a fast paced, high-visibility environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a professional or mission driven setting.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in San Diego, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to San Diego and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $119,000 to $198,400.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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