Project Manager ILS

• Manage ILS Planning and Implementation:
  • Develop and implement the Integrated Logistics Support plan, tailored to the development, installation, and testing phases of military systems for Navy applications.
  • Ensure all logistics activities are planned and executed in accordance with the Navy’s requirements, through coordination with the applicable shipyard.
• Lifecycle Phase Management:
  • Lead the logistics support strategy during system development, installation, and testing, focusing on the successful integration of logistics activities into the early lifecycle phases.
  • Manage the transition from development to operational use, ensuring logistics support is in place for system installation and testing.
• Oversight of Logistic Support Analysis (LSA):
  • Manage the LSA process, ensuring that technical teams conduct thorough analyses to support system maintainability and supportability objectives.
  • Review and validate LSA deliverables to ensure they meet project and Navy requirements.
• Spares Requirements Calculation:
  • Oversee the process of calculating spare parts requirements, ensuring the technical and provisioning teams have the necessary data to make accurate calculations.
  • Review spare parts calculations with relevant teams to ensure alignment with the system's operational needs post-installation and testing.
• Coordination of Installation and Testing Logistics:
  • Manage all logistics activities related to system installation and testing phases, ensuring that resources, personnel, and tools are available.
  • Work closely with the shipyard to coordinate logistics efforts, ensuring smooth communication and alignment with Navy requirements for the testing and installation phases.
• Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Oversight:
  • Ensure RAM objectives are integrated into logistics planning and support the system’s reliability and maintainability during the development and testing phases.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design and supportability factors are in place to meet RAM goals.
• Configuration Management and Data Control:
  • Oversee configuration management and ensure technical documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects system changes during the development, installation, and testing phases.
  • Ensure that configuration and data management support future maintenance and logistics planning.
• Stakeholder and Team Collaboration:
  • Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and shipyard representatives, ensuring effective communication of logistics requirements and deliverables.
  • Facilitate communications with the Navy (end-user) through the shipyard, ensuring logistics activities align with both project and Navy standards.
• Project Management and Budget Control:
  • Develop and manage the ILS budget for the development, installation, and testing phases, ensuring that all logistics activities are executed within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Monitor project milestones, providing regular updates to management and shipyard contacts on logistics task progress.
• Compliance and Standards Adherence:
  • Ensure all logistics support activities comply with Navy regulations, military standards, and industry best practices.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Navy and defense industry regulations to inform logistics support planning.
  
  

• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics support, project management, or defense systems, specifically focused on the development, installation, or testing phases.
  • Experience working with Navy systems and an understanding of shipyard procedures and Navy requirements are highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to oversee logistics processes such as LSA, spares calculation, and installation logistics.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) principles, particularly for development, installation, and testing phases.
  • Knowledge of spare parts calculation and provisioning processes.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, particularly when working through shipyards to facilitate communications with end-users (Navy).
  • Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Certifications:
  • Relevant certifications in logistics, defense systems, or project management (e.g., PMP, CLTD, CSCP) are preferred.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strategic and detail-oriented, able to manage complex logistics tasks and coordinate through shipyards.
  • Collaborative leader with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders and align logistics efforts with Navy and shipyard objectives.
  • Results-driven and proactive, capable of managing projects under tight deadlines and within budget constraints.
  • Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced defense environments.