IT Initiatives Lead

Location:

Seattle, WA, United States
Date Posted:
Sep 1, 2026

Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors.

Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.

With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

PAY RANGE: This role can sit out of either our Portland or Seattle location, salary range will vary based on location:

• Seattle: $97,
• Portland: $93,

The IT Initiatives Lead reports to the Vice President (VP) IT . This position supports the planning and execution of IT special activities and initiatives. This position requires a blend of technical understanding, strong communication skills, and project management expertise.

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Manage a portfolio of internal IT and Security initiatives, from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Develop detailed plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management plans as necessary.
• Track progress, identify and mitigate risks and issues, and report on status to stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, including kickoff meetings, status meetings, and post-implementation reviews as necessary.
• Ensure all initiatives adhere to relevant security and compliance requirements, particularly NIST 800-171.
• Collaborate with the Security team to incorporate Security controls and best practices into all plans.
• Produce clear, concise, and well-organized documentation for all job duties, including but not limited to plans, requirements documents, status reports, process flows, and training guides.
• Provide regular reporting on portfolio, key performance indicators, and other assigned metrics as necessary.

This individual operates as a key individual contributor within the IT Team. They will be responsible for proactively identifying, planning, and leading VMG IT’s cross-functional initiatives that leverage IT and Security capabilities to improve efficiency, enhance security posture, and drive business value. Crucially, this role ensures all initiatives are aligned with and adhere to NIST 800-171 compliance requirements, protecting sensitive information and maintaining our commitment to national security.

The individual may communicate both verbally and extensively in written format with executives, their supervisor, IT/Security team members, company…