Job Title: Watercraft Program Manager (WPM)
Job Location: Norfolk/Virginia Beach area
Job Category: Management/Supervisor
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000/year based on the level and extent of experience
Job Description: Will serve as the Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. Watercraft Program Manager (WPM) managing and overseeing all Watercraft projects, involving the maintenance, repair, alteration, testing, troubleshooting and prototyping of Boats and Watercraft and their associated systems and support equipment. Specific responsibilities will include project estimating and planning, project manning and scheduling, the coordination of material procurement, required project travel, project logistics and staging, boat transportation, and OEMs and subcontractors. The WPM will serve as the primary company POC for reporting project status and progress; managing and directing all Boat and Watercraft Project Teams, and providing technical oversight and customer interface. The WPM will be responsible for managing all aspects of project costs, schedules, and quality assurance, including compliance with specifications, standards, and regulations.
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited education institution in a technical or managerial field OR a High School diploma or GED equivalent with an additional five years of management experience.
Required Certifications/Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent PM experience.
Desired Certifications/Qualifications:
Five plus years of relevant Project Management Experience.
Experience with U.S. Navy Boats/Combatant Craft.
Experience with U.S. Navy Boat Alteration (BOAT ALT) and Liaison Action Reports (LAR) Modernization packages.
Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access: U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S Secret Clearance and/or be able to access military facilities.
Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits including Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan. Basic Life insurance, supplemental insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Job Contact information: Please contact Michael Neibert [email protected], (757) 858-7006
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical or managerial field, or a high school diploma/GED with five additional years of management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to meet and maintain eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance and/or access military facilities
- Five or more years of relevant project management experience
- Experience with U.S. Navy boats or combatant craft
- Experience with U.S. Navy Boat Alteration and Liaison Action Reports modernization packages
What We Do
Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. is a nation-wide engineering and technical services firm that has provided high-quality support to government and commercial clients since 1969. Specializing in marine engineering, the company provides alteration development, installation support, and technical documentation. They focus on enhancing the material readiness of surface ships, submarines, and shore-based commands, primarily supporting the U.S. Navy and the maritime industry.
