Operations Manager

Operations Manager (SIOP-2026-24470):

Bowhead seeks an Operations Manager Expert to join our team in providing planning, operational and program management support in a broad range of services to the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and assisting our US Navy clients in the execution of the SIOP mission. This Position will require regular onsite work at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF) in the Program Management Office (PMO) 555 PSNS&IMF Field Office. SIOP is chartered with modernizing the infrastructure at four public shipyards in Pearl Harbor, HI, Bremerton, WA, Kittery, ME, and Portsmouth, VA. This position is in support of PSNS&IMF

Operations Manager provides program management, project planning, operational support, facilitation, and project management expertise. Develops and implements company policies and procedures as well as ensures compliance with these procedures. Liaises with PSNS&IMF management, engineering, facilities management, and trades; and Naval Facilities Command (NAVFAC) design, planning and operations staff. Evaluates and enhances current operational systems. Prepares reports, presentations and audits to monitor and improve planning, operations and program management effectiveness. May coordinate communication between different functions and organizations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a senior manager or head of unit/department. Validates that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets and acts with notification and proposed resolution when not met. Brings extensive knowledge of shipyard and/or NAVFAC planning and operations.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide project management support to assist the SIOP Shipyard Department with schedules, budget and cost estimating, risk, tracking deliverables, and quality management.
• Provide master planning, studies, and project development support.
• Support meetings with internal and external stakeholders and as required, conduct what-if analysis and develop / recommend courses of action (COAs)
• Support the development of the shipyard’s Integrated Master Schedule for Area Development Plans. Support schedule-focused meetings with internal and external stakeholders and as required, conduct what-if analysis and develop / recommend courses of action.
• Support Shipyard Department administrative and management duties and responsibilities including but not limited to: strategic communications, information technology, financial analysis, workforce analysis, milestone ceremonies, and workforce culture and reporting.
• Advise and draft development, direction and continuity of policies, programs and operations of the SIOP Field Office.
• Assist with formulating, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of organization operating policies, regulations and procedures.
• Assist Shipyard leadership in maintaining continuous awareness of overall organization activities and advising leadership on matters of concern.
• Assist in identifying and prioritizing actions requiring final decision-making authority of senior leadership.
• Provide external and internal liaison regarding programmatic and administrative issues;
• Develop long range plans consistent with the strategic vision of the organization while exercising a high degree of originality and judgment.
• Establish, evaluate and maintain a method for determining, prioritizing and tracking employee workload, schedules and major assignments.
• Assist in establishing and tracking appropriate metrics to demonstrate individual and team performance.
• Develop and champion innovative ideas to improve the organization and create an environment that fosters innovation and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Five years professional experience supporting Naval Shipyard and/or military facilities planning or operations
• Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction
• Experience with Naval Shipyard Operations and large infrastructure construction projects
• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Target salary range is $125,000-$150,000 commensurate with experience

 Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. 

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