Job Information
BAE Systems Project Manager - Test in San Diego, California
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Project Manager Test to support our Ship Repair business in San Diego, CA. Serve as a member of the Test Program Team, leading Ship Test Management programs/projects. Coordinate and direct the testing activities of trades and subcontractors within their areas of responsibility to efficiently meet project testing safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals. Work with multiple departments and processes to support production test efforts across entire repair project avail team to support project testing execution, problem solving, planning, and process improvement. Lead and facilitate teams through issues proactively related to ship systems restoration and required testing. Provide training support across team/peers and interact with internal/external customers across the repair project. Directly responsible for the safe and efficient execution of testing activities and the conditions of the test areas of the assigned ship.
Work directly with the Ship Management Team, support Trades, Subcontractors, and QA personnel to ensure overall project testing success. Serve as an important part of the project team, and uses knowledge of ship repair processes, a team-first mentality, and a positive attitude. Responsible for the execution of the assigned ship testing and may be assigned more than one program at one time to manage, direct, and coordinate testing, and provide reporting status of ship avail testing progress. Performance for this position will be evaluated based on the overall success of the testing efforts assigned for each availability, and the overall availability performance. Performance will be measured against predetermined testing safety, quality, schedule, and cost standards. Report to the Test Program Manager and be responsible for the availability they have been assigned to.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and direct ship test meetings with customer, ships force, project managers, test analysts, and trades as required, communicating detail testing activities, requirements, and system restoration planning and execution
Plan and coordinate with ship test team a shipboard engineering plant system restoration plan, initial light-off of machinery and related testing
Support efforts to develop ship management plans (work strategy, sequencing, test scheduling, etc.) with the facilities, planning, and production teams
Support departments, including planning and scheduling of ship pierside, ship dock trial, and sea trial event testing
Coordinate the production and testing cycles to support availability; oversee TIP/OQE completion to support project quality requirements
Support efficient execution of production testing by removing barriers; identify corrective action for issues that develop from scheduling and executing testing activities
Monitor cost and schedule performance across all trades for assigned ship testing through Earned Value Management system at the Work Item and Test Activity level
Evaluate performance weekly and develop mitigation plans with trade/sub test personnel to resolve test coordinating and performance issues
De-conflict trade/subcontractor issues, in alignment with overall test schedule goals
Review quality key performance indicators to evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement in the testing program
Manage Subcontractor test activity execution on deck plates; work with Subcontract management team for contractual issues to resolve issues/delays related to testing
Attend dock trial and underway sea trial testing events as required per ship avail, schedule trial testing events, and coordinate underway test events with all required personnel
Maintain/develop new processes and procedures to promote safe, efficient testing activities
Inspect and ensure safe working conditions and housekeeping of testing areas of the ship
Coordinate communication and feedback with customer (IDRs, CFRs, etc.) to resolve technical issues where additional test guidance is required
Adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair), commercial standards, and test documents as required
Accomplish requirements of Navy standard item 009-67 for each assigned ship availability
Manage conflict in a collaborative working environment
Support meetings and tasking as assigned by Test Program Manager/Ship Manager/Director of Operations
Support other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Project Management, or similar field and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Maritime, or similar industries
Experience in Testing, Maintenance, Repair, or similar
Experience in Shipboard Operating Systems to manage test requirements related to propulsion, electrical, auxiliary, combat, deck equipment weight testing, and other shipboard systems and machinery
Experience in Program/Project Management to efficiently manage performance and meet project testing safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals
Experience in People/Team Leadership to manage cross-functional teams to deliver commitments
Knowledge of ship repair availability assigned key events and milestones, test and inspection plan (TIP) development, and work item test scheduling
Ability to champion shipyard and shipboard safety requirements when planning and conducting testing, ensuring safety of personnel and equipment
Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term and/or long-term basis, both for self and others
Ability to develop concepts, test plans, and test schedules and communicate them to others
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance to meet goals
Ability to understand problems and to collaborate to explore identification of solutions
Strong planning and project management skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience in Government/Commercial New Construction Shipbuilding or Ship Repair
Knowledge of US Navy shipboard systems, operating experience of shipboard systems, and familiar with lighting off machinery and shipboard testing
Knowledge of US Navy test documents (JFMM, GSO), the Navy s Total Ship Test Program, shipboard pipe, machinery, electrical test requirements
Knowledge of US Navy shipboard personnel and corresponding ship departments
Team-oriented approach to problem solving
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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