The Role
Sr. Project Manager
ROLE
We need an experienced Senior Project Manager at NAVSEA’s Safety and Regulatory Compliance Directorate (SEA 09) in support of the Navy Modernization (NM) Program. SEA 09P is responsible for developing and maintaining the Navy Modernization Process (NMP), policies, and supporting information systems that govern the planning, engineering, and execution of modernization across the surface fleet. This contract supports SEA 09P in advancing modernization process standardization, continuous improvement, and integration with the Navy’s digital engineering and IT systems. In this role, you will manage project planning and execution across modernization and IT integration efforts, ensuring alignment between modernization process development, engineering change management, and digital systems implementation. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Senior Project Manager at NAVSEA’s Safety and Regulatory Compliance Directorate (SEA 09) in support of the Navy Modernization (NM) Program. SEA 09P is responsible for developing and maintaining the Navy Modernization Process (NMP), policies, and supporting information systems that govern the planning, engineering, and execution of modernization across the surface fleet. This contract supports SEA 09P in advancing modernization process standardization, continuous improvement, and integration with the Navy’s digital engineering and IT systems. In this role, you will manage project planning and execution across modernization and IT integration efforts, ensuring alignment between modernization process development, engineering change management, and digital systems implementation. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads execution of Navy Modernization Process (NMP) development and improvement efforts to ensure standardization and alignment with NAVSEA policies and modernization governance
- Manages task planning, resource allocation, and milestone tracking across modernization, process development, and IT integration workstreams
- Oversees the development, documentation, and implementation of modernization policies, procedures, and process improvements supporting configuration management and engineering change control
- Coordinates between SEA 09, ship modernization stakeholders, and Fleet organizations to ensure modernization processes are efficiently implemented and continuously improved
- Facilitates process reviews, data validation, and quality control of modernization documentation, workflows, and IT-enabled tools
- Provides project-level oversight for integration of IT systems supporting the modernization process, including databases, applications, and web-based tools
- Ensures alignment between process requirements and system functionality by collaborating closely with systems engineers, software developers, and database administrators
- Develops and maintains project-level schedules, tracking milestones, dependencies, and deliverable status using integrated scheduling tools
- Prepares technical and management reports summarizing project status, risks, and performance metrics for submission to the Senior Program Manager and Government stakeholders
- Supports development and implementation of training materials, guides, and process documentation to support modernization stakeholders
- Identifies risks and issues affecting modernization or IT integration activities and develops mitigation plans in coordination with program management and technical leads
- Ensures all modernization and IT-related deliverables meet contractual quality standards and comply with the Quality Management System (QMS) and CMMI Level III principles
- Leads project-level meetings, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and working groups to coordinate modernization and IT systems engineering activities and ensure timely issue resolution
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in Project Management
- Demonstrated experience with and application of ISO 9001 - QMS Principles and Practices, CMMI Level III Principles and Practices, and Engineering Change Management
- Demonstrated experience in facilitation of collaborative teaming
- Demonstrated experience in facilitation of internal communications
- Demonstrated experience in milestone management and project execution
- Demonstrated experience in Personnel Management
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business management field of study
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in engineering management or business management field of study
- Fifteen (15) or more years of experience with DOD/Navy Program Management
- Experience with DoD/DoN Procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process)
LOCATION
- Washington Navy Yard, DC 20226
CLEARANCE
- Secret Clearance required
CLIENT
- Naval Sea Systems Command Safety and Regulatory Compliance Directorate’s (NAVSEA 09)
TRAVEL
- No travel required.
WORK HOURS
- Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- W2 Classification
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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