Fincantieri Marine Group is hiring for a Head of Integrated Operations Planning at our Washington, D.C., Corporate location. This position is ideal for a self-starter who thrives behind the scenes, leading pre-planning activities for new ship construction, with expertise in estimating, scheduling, Earned Value Management, and other project management practices.
Fincantieri Marine Group
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. and the leading source of integrated marine systems and components. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 3 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
The Head of Integrated Operations Planning will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of operations for Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) and Fincantieri Marine Systems N.A. (FMSNA), supporting Executive Leadership and the VP of Integration, Innovation, and Control, by analyzing workloads and facility capacity. workforce readiness, and any related operational needs across multiple shipyards to provide actionable, data-driven recommendations for executive decision-making in optimizing cost and performance for both initial and long-term production efforts.
Domestic and international travel is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Participate in project scope definition, project budgeting and scheduling, and high-level work sequencing before production begins. Coordinate planning across shipyards as well as project breakdown into modules and systems to ensure proper resourcing, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while anticipating risks early and providing mitigation strategies to leadership.
- Capacity Planning: Assess workloads and facility capacities and capabilities, workforce readiness, and any related operational needs to position shipyards for successful construction while maintaining balanced workloads. Support enterprise project success by optimizing resources and leveraging data-driven earned value and data analytics for budgeting, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Estimating & Scheduling: Review technical specifications and any required engineering artifacts to define the full scope of work, including estimating the cost for required materials, scheduling labor hours that will be integrated into production to ensure projects stay on schedule within the work packages, within cost targets, and risk mitigation for recommendations to the leadership and project teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leadership within corporate locations, U.S. shipyards, and, as directed, with the Global Company to synchronize production and planning standards across multiple shipyards, supporting enterprise-wide execution strategies for project success.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering artifacts as required for estimating and planning purposes
- Proficient in project management tools for data-driven analysis of performance, cost, risk, and other related metrics
- Ability to use enterprise-wide scheduling and resource planning suites is a plus
- Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
- Must have strong organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
- Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required, Master’s Degree preferred
- Active Project Management and/or Earned Value Management Certifications is a plus
- 12 Years in shipyard operations planning, production management, or program integration within shipbuilding, naval architecture, or vessel construction required
Competencies
Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:
- Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
- Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
- Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, reach and type; stoop or kneel; and speak or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The position is primarily performed in a quiet, climate-controlled environment with minimal exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury. When entering the shipyard, there may be exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury.
Posting Disclaimer
This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Range: $140,000 - $180,000
This range represents the overall market pay for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Top Skills
What We Do
Fincantieri Marine Group is a leading US shipbuilder active in the naval and commercial sector. FMG employs more than 2,200 people across its three shipyards: • Fincantieri Marinette Marine will build the Navy's future guided-missle frigate or FFG(X) and has built the U.S. Navy’s Freedom variant Littoral Combat Ship. • Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is one of the main U.S, builders of merchant ships. Our product lines include LNG bunkering, windfarm vessels, ATB's, fishing vessels, passenger/car ferries, self-unloaders, bulk carriers, OSV's and more. Leader in repair and conversions in the Great Lakes region. • Fincantieri ACE Marine, is a center of excellence for aluminum construction, with experience in building small and medium-sized boats and patrol vessels especially for the U.S, Coast Guard. FMG has experienced naval architecture and marine engineering staff, and a highly skilled workforce committed to safe operation. Fincantieri Marine Group is the U.S. division of Italian shipbuilding giant FINCANTIERI, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, and number one by diversification and presence in all high value-added market sectors, having built more than 7,000 vessels over 230 years. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, the Group has approximately 20,000 employees, and operates through 20 shipyards on four continents. It is world leader in cruise ship construction and a reference player in other sectors, including naval vessels, offshore support vessels, mega-yachts, as well as ship repair and conversion. Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
