Change Integration Lead - Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for an Integration Lead at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.





POSITION SUMMARY

The Integration Lead is a senior-level Manager who has demonstrated experience as a senior level professional, a seasoned individual producer and/or working task leader who applies a comprehensive and in-depth working knowledge of financial/business concepts, contract management, policies, practices, processes and procedures to the management of ship design and construction programs. Successful candidates have examples of successful program or project management where they have worked independently, with minimal guidance of management. Errors at this level can cause significant delay, expense and/or disruption to the organization. The Program Integration Manager also prepares and maintains management control (financial/business planning and scheduling) processes and reporting for complex systems, programs, projects, and/or tasks to determine and maintain the most cost effective method of accomplishing work, identify and mitigate risks, etc.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


* Position involves frequent, regular interaction with all levels of FFG's operations. Interfaces directly with the Assistant Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Program Manager, Project Engineer, Lead Engineers, Purchasing Manager, Planning Manager, Designers, Drafters, Change Manager and Director of Production.
* Position may involve frequent, regulate interaction with all levels of FFG's operations/senior staff, customers regulatory bodies, and major suppliers.
* Prepares miscellaneous associated reports, charts and graphs on program, project or contract status and makes presentations to management to keep them apprised.
* Frequent ship checks and drawing reviews are necessary for the successful completion of job tasks.
* Have excellent written and verbal skills to interface with all levels of the organization through the attendance of meetings and written memos.
* Working supervision over other program staff in maintaining the most cost effective method of accomplishing work.
* Assists in preparation of a Manufacturing/Construction Plan that complies with the cost proposal and contract specifications.
* Provides assistance to technical/operations staff, coordinating efforts with contracts/subcontracts, corporate accounting and human resource staffs to assess impact of contract change notices, engineering change proposals, etc.
* Develops management control requirements for designated contracts, programs, projects and/or tasks. Analyzes and reviews all cost (time, materials, and equipment) information and data to ensure all phases of the statement of work are included.
* Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS) principles and practices (or equivalent Cost Schedule Statusing and reporting experience). Along with the significance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as it relates to EVMS.
* Assesses the financial impact of project status to budget. Prepares completion cost estimates (EACs), projections on funding, estimate on margins, and other planned reports.
* Monitors performance to Contracts, oversees contract compliance and negotiates contract change proposals with the Customer.
* Is a point-of-contact for the Customer, and responsible for Customer-Contractor relations.
* Makes decisions based on input from others and experience to resolve issues in the best interest of the program and business.
* Conducts risk analysis/evaluation -- determine risk areas to cost or schedule and mitigate. Owns risk/management plan.
* Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 2 to 4 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates delegation skills and fosters a cooperative work environment. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.

COMPETENCIES: SPARC


* Safety first
* People oriented, determined to assist where able
* Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
* Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
* Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.
* Detail Oriented
* Sense of Urgency
* Business Discipline
* Ownership and Accountability
* Team Work and Collaboration
* Embrace Culture Change and Improvement
* Hiring, Delegating, Leading, and Developing Employees



PERFORMANCE LEADERS [Use this language for performance leaders]

Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. She/he will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition and deal with performance issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

Fincantieri Marine Group offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.





QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.


* Ten (10) years of progressive responsibility in administration, management control and/or accounting of technical/professional services in the shipbuilding industry.


* Five (5) years experience in successful project leadership, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills and/or supervisory role with a group of 2 or more.


* Possess a broad working knowledge of marine systems including but not limited to: structural, outfitting, machinery, hydraulics, electrical, mechanical, electronics, HVAC, etc..



SKILLS:


* Must have single or multiple program oversites.
* Must have the ability to be a strong negotiator, and be conversant with DAR and FAR and Contracts.
* Must have working knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
* Must be technically competent with Design Software tools such as AutoCAD, ShipConstructor and NavisWorks.
* Must be proficient in network logic scheduling.
* Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills.
* Must be technical cognizant in one or more shipbuilding disciplines.
* Must have strong customer service and negotiation skills.
* Must have contract and sub-contract vendor relation skills
* Must have successful problem resolution skills.
* Must have the ability to read/analyze program metrics.
* Must have cost, schedule and program management skills.
* Must have an understanding of risk/opportunity management.
* Must have an understanding of change management.
* Must have motivation, communication and listening skills.
* Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
* Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
* Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled