Project Manager II - Sustainment and Support

Overview

The Sustainment & Support Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of sustainment-related efforts across naval shipbuilding and lifecycle support programs. This role operates as a project manager for sustainment and support scope, with primary accountability for cost, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction. The Sustainment & Support Project Manager reports directly to the Sustainment & Support Lead, who in turn reports to the Vigor Marine Fabrication Vice President & General Manager.

• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated sustainment program plans aligned with ship construction, delivery, and post-delivery support milestones.
• Build and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for sustainment efforts, including provisioning, technical data delivery, training, and field support.
• Identify schedule risks and opportunities; implement mitigation and recovery plans to maintain on-time delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure sustainment deliverables are synchronized with shipyard production and test events.
• Establish and manage sustainment program budgets, including labor, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Monitor program financial performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent methods.
• Develop Estimates at Completion (EACs), variance analyses, and corrective action plans; provide regular financial and performance reporting to internal leadership and external customers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer on all sustainment program matters; lead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and status briefings with customer representatives (e.g., Navy program offices, SUPSHIP, or fleet representatives).
• Build strong customer relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Lead or support capture efforts for sustainment-related new business opportunities, including proposals for follow-on support, modernization, and lifecycle services; develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs), staffing plans, and execution strategies for proposals.
• Identify opportunities to expand sustainment scope, improve affordability, and enhance long-term customer value; collaborate with business development and contracts teams to shape and win new work.
• Ensure sustainment activities are fully integrated with ship construction, test, and delivery organizations; support internal governance reviews, gate reviews, and program audits; ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and applicable naval standards.
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues related to sustainment; maintain risk registers and lead mitigation planning and execution; escalate critical issues as needed and drive timely resolution across functional organizations.
• Coordinate recurring project meetings, including cost reviews, schedule reviews, and project status meetings; track action items and distribute meeting minutes; assist in preparing project performance briefings and management reporting.
• Support documentation of project lessons learned and improvement opportunities; capture and share best practices across projects to improve execution and performance management.

• Advanced knowledge of program management principles including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and performance management.
• Deep understanding of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, critical path analysis, and schedule risk assessment.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) in accordance with MIL-STD-881 and EIA-748.
• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), control accounts, and performance measurement baselines.
• Familiarity with watercraft systems (mechanical, electrical, combat systems) and understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle phases and sustainment planning integration.
• Knowledge of contract types (e.g., CPFF, FFP, incentive-based contracts) and their impact on cost management; understanding of budgeting, forecasting, EAC, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with government reporting requirements and program reviews; knowledge of shipyard production environments and how sustainment activities integrate with construction, test, and delivery is preferred.
• Awareness of configuration management, change control processes, and engineering change impacts to sustainment scope; understanding of supply chain, provisioning, and material planning in a defense environment.
• Customer focus, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, shipbuilding, defense, or sustainment-related environment; professional certifications related to project or program management (such as PMP or equivalent) are preferred.
• Experience with project controls, cost management, earned value management, or…