Vice President, Platform Solutions Group
Gibbs & Cox

Arlington, Virginia

Posted in Defence and Military


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Job Info


Overview:

Gibbs & Cox, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, Inc., is the nation's leading independent naval architecture, marine engineering and design services firm. We are seeking well qualified individuals for a position as the company's Group Manager of the Platform Solutions Group. This a Vice President position within the G&C subsidiary and a Business Area Manager with the Leidos organization. This position reports to the G&C Chief Operating Officer/G&C Division Manager.

This position requires significant program management experience with a strong maritime technical background. The ideal candidate will possess entrepreneurial skills and be able to demonstrate consistent success at growing and managing maritime industry business. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities are required as this role directly manages a team of program managers and support staff.

Location Background:

This position may be located at any one of the G&C corporate offices in New York, Philadelphia, Arlington, Newport News, Chesapeake, or New Orleans. This position will be eligible for part time telework consistent with job demands and other factors. This role will require domestic and foreign travel estimated at about 20% of time.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities in this role include:

  • Define and implement a strategic plan to grow and maintain our ship design business and our engineering and technical services business
  • Develop and maintain business management processes, people and staff capable to develop, bid, plan, staff, implement, manage and monitor both large and small programs
  • Attract staff, motivate, and lead a disciplined and focused program staff team
  • Work with technical staff on solving complex technical problems for clients
  • Command excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Have a proven track record of successfully interacting with customers regarding both technical and strategic business issues
  • Be a proven collaborator with superiors, peers and staff
  • Have solid organizational and time management abilities
  • Possess the personal style needed to work in an energetic and growing company
  • Interfaces with client at all levels
  • Able to manage cost, schedule, and technical product development
  • Able to supervise junior or senior staff on projects or teams


Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in all of the following areas: business development, contract negotiation, contract management, systems engineering, total ship integration and program management. In addition, it is critical that this person have a solid understanding of ship engineering and design for the USN, USCG, foreign navies and commercial ship owners.

  • Must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in providing engineering and technical services in the maritime industry with at least 5 years in a senior management role
  • Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or experience in a related discipline.
  • A master's degree in business, systems engineering, or management is desired
  • A professional engineering (PE) and project management (PMP) certification is desired


Company Statement:

Gibbs & Cox, Inc. is the employer of choice for naval architecture, marine engineering, management support, and engineering consulting. Gibbs & Cox staff have the opportunity to participate in challenging and rewarding work, and to receive excellent compensation and benefits in return. Our working environment includes the most advanced tools and technologies, and the opportunity for excellent personal and professional development. Gibbs & Cox offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, generous employee healthcare insurance premiums, flex spending options, matching 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, paid professional training and development, flexible work schedules and much more. Gibbs & Cox is an equal-opportunity employer.


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