Marine Systems Capability Manager

Marine Systems Capability Manager

About the role

The Capability Manager, Marine Systems (CM MS) will lead a team of geographically diverse, Engineers and technical staff providing technical advice and support to a range of defence, government, and commercial clients.

The CM MS will be responsible for managing the shape and size of the MS team. This includes Professional Engineers registered in various provinces in Canada and the US, Engineers in Training, and Technologists. Staff range from university students to Principals with 30+ years of industry experience.

As a member of the Capability Management Team, they will be responsible for the quality of work conducted within their team’s disciplines. In addition, the CM MS will apply their own specialist technical knowledge to work with the company’s other CMs to deliver effective, integrated solutions, and contribute to broader client and business objectives.

Responsibilities and Tasks include:

General

• Contribute your own technical work.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Comply with relevant codes of conduct.
• Undertake engineering and non-engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice.
• Act as Technical Lead on specified projects.
• Act as Technical Assurer on specified projects.
• Act as Project Manager (PM) on specified project.
• Maintain your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.

Role Specific

Manage utilization of your team:

• Liaise with PMs and Technical Leads to maintain a picture of individual task requirements as they relate to personnel skillsets, availability, and capability;
• Maintain individual task assignments in appropriate tools;
• Review utilization figures and forecasts from Program Directors and Program Managers (PgMgrs) to ensure staffing requirements are met; and
• Monitor utilization forecasts to predict surges and dips and plan for training and internal project support.

Manage team capacity:

• Identify capacity requirements to support the business strategy through work with Program Directors, PgMgrs, and the Capability Management Team;
• Develop and maintain Job Descriptions within your reporting structure;
• Conduct recruitment activities such as short listing, interviewing and selection;
• Maintain the Recruitment Plan;
• Ensure that all commencement activities are conducted prior to new starters joining, such as contract qualifications (e.g., ELMS), security, and IT support in accordance with the BMT recruitment process;
• Utilize Internal Projects, Internal Training, and external training to develop and mentor staff;
• Maintain routine contact with team and associates.

Manage team competency:

• Develop and monitor Personal Development Plans (PDPs) with your staff;
• Maintain a record of MS team’s individual skills and competencies within the appropriate tool(s);
• Identify competency gaps and resultant training needs;
• Develop training plans for staff within your reporting structure;
• Mentor assigned Team Leads, ensure all junior staff have mentors, and senior staff have mentors as required / desired;
• Support Internal Training:
  • Assist in the development and delivery of internal training; and
  • Identify candidates for training and opportunities for delivery.

Budget management and reporting:

• Manage budgets as assigned, and deliver reports (including variance analysis, forecasts, and recommended corrective action as required) to the Head of Capability and Capability Director;

Staff management (in conjunction with MS Team Leads):

• Review MS timesheets, and approve charges to assigned accounts;
• Develop and deliver performance appraisals;
• Develop Performance Improvement Plans as required in conjunction with the People Team; and
• Provide input to Senior Management for annual end of FY bonus / salary increases.

Business Development

• Support the Program Directors and PgMgrs in the identification of opportunities and the development of proposals;
• Provide Staff with a point of contact to bring business ideas to; and
• Develop networks within your domains.

Planning and Improvement initiatives

• Support Capability planning and improvement initiatives as required. These may include strategy and tactical execution discussions as well as process, technical, or governance improvements.
• Support Head of Capability and Capability Director as required.
• Support other CMs to assist with the above workload for their teams on an as required basis in the event of extenuating circumstances (excessive workload, leave, out of office or overseas postings, etc.).

Location & Flexibility:

In terms of location, we have office in Houston, TX. This is a hybrid role and at times requires to be in the office. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required. This role is a full-time position.

About you

To be successful in this role you will require a comprehensive understanding of Marine Systems.

• Marine Systems (Defence, Government, and Commercial applications);
• Surface Ship and Submarine Maintenance and Design;
• Regulatory Bodies (IMO, IACS, TC, NATO, DND);
• Vessel Operations (Naval and Mercantile); and
• Shipyard Operations.

Essential:

• Security clearance to NATO Secret, or the ability to obtain
• Generalist Marine System knowledge;
• A university degree in a relevant engineering discipline;
• Minimum of 10 years of technical management and project management within the defence and/or commercial industries;
• Proven leadership, team building, leading and influencing strong technical teams;
• Thorough knowledge of domestic and/or international standards;
• The ability to lead one or more domains in management of complex defence products;
• An active awareness and working knowledge of the impact and influence of other design disciplines;
• The ability to define, grow, and lead Marine System Capability;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent problems solving and analytical skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to understand, establish and support business priorities.

About BMT

We exist to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. We create environments where people with outstanding technical knowledge deliver meaningful, practical solutions. We are driven by a commitment to a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future to find out more about BMT click here .

BMT hires talented people and welcomes applications from everyone. BMT is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information,

national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We know that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to achieving our purpose as a business which is to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time (to find out more click here ). Our passion and goal are to build more diverse teams and to create an environment where employees are engaged, thriving, and feel a sense of belonging.

Benefits

At BMT, our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits in areas including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, health care flexible spending account, dependent care reimbursement plan, 401k, PTO, 9 holidays, plus 1 floating holiday and professional development opportunities.

Don’t hesitate to ask more about our benefits during the hiring process.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $150,000

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