This position has overall responsibility and accountability for all aspects of MSD's business, including P&L, business development, personnel, contracts, and safety. It requires the ability to lead a high-performance technical service organization with the specific ability to organize for effective and efficient execution as well as demonstrated marketing, sales, and negotiation ability. Regular engagements with customer leadership regarding program status, feedback, and future requirements.
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world''s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
Professional Experience and Qualifications
20 years engineering, operations or management experience is required, including at least 10 years in a DoD Program, Executive, or General management role.
Experience working with the US Navy submarine force and managing submarine maintenance is essential, including experience leading a large employee base of trades people.
Proven business acumen and aptitude/desire for P&L responsibility are required.
Must demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively with customers, executive management, and employees to achieve excellent results.
Strong leadership and personnel management skills, with a proven ability to elevate team performance and strengthen leadership effectiveness, are essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage customers, employees, and senior leaders effectively.
Demonstrated strategic leadership, including the ability to align people, priorities, and execution to achieve MSD''s vision.
Knowledge and understanding of government contracting and contracts is a must.
Ability to build effective external partnerships across the marine services industry, including both prime and subcontractor relationships.
Sound judgement, personal integrity, and the ability to make principled decisions in complex business environments are required.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, make difficult decisions in complex environments, and drive organizational alignment to achieve strategic objectives.
Established relationships with senior NAVSEA and Fleet personnel are a plus.
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD clearance are required.
EDUCATION
Business Leadership
Operational Excellence
Establish and uphold the operating standards, values, and discipline required to deliver safe, high-quality, and reliable execution across MSD.
Provide disciplined risk leadership by anticipating business and operational risks, strengthening mitigation strategies, and protecting MSD''s performance, compliance, and reputation.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to keep business practices and organizational effectiveness competitive and aligned with strategic priorities.
People & Culture
Build and lead a high performing organization by setting clear expectations, strengthening leadership accountability, and aligning culture with MSD''s business objectives.
Drive talent and organizational performance through clear leadership communication, disciplined performance management, and thoughtful advancement decisions.
Partner with MSD management team to ensure appropriate resource allocation across multiple networks.
Build organizational capability and leadership bench strength through intentional talent development, coaching, and succession-focused leadership.
Ensure the organization has the leadership capability, technical depth, and operational readiness needed to execute MSD''s priorities.
Shape a culture of accountability, ownership, and broad engagement that supports high performance and disciplined execution.
Create an environment that strengthens employee engagement, supports retention, and reinforces MSD as high performing place to work.
Enterprise Leadership
Represent MSD as a strategic enterprise leader within Oceaneering and ADTECH, shaping decisions and advancing business priorities across the broader organization.
Partner with OII corporate management as a strategic advisor to drive alignment, inform decisions, and support execution of business objectives.
Strengthen the leadership team, organizational design, and succession pipeline to support MSD''s strategy, operating discipline, and long-term performance.
Business Leadership
Operational Excellence
Establish and uphold the operating standards, values, and discipline required to deliver safe, high-quality, and reliable execution across MSD.
Provide disciplined risk leadership by anticipating business and operational risks, strengthening mitigation strategies, and protecting MSD''s performance, compliance, and reputation.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to keep business practices and organizational effectiveness competitive and aligned with strategic priorities.
People & Culture
Build and lead a high performing organization by setting clear expectations, strengthening leadership accountability, and aligning culture with MSD''s business objectives.
Drive talent and organizational performance through clear leadership communication, disciplined performance management, and thoughtful advancement decisions.
Partner with MSD management team to ensure appropriate resource allocation across multiple networks.
Build organizational capability and leadership bench strength through intentional talent development, coaching, and succession-focused leadership.
Ensure the organization has the leadership capability, technical depth, and operational readiness needed to execute MSD''s priorities.
Shape a culture of accountability, ownership, and broad engagement that supports high performance and disciplined execution.
Create an environment that strengthens employee engagement, supports retention, and reinforces MSD as high performing place to work.
Enterprise Leadership
Represent MSD as a strategic enterprise leader within Oceaneering and ADTECH, shaping decisions and advancing business priorities across the broader organization.
Partner with OII corporate management as a strategic advisor to drive alignment, inform decisions, and support execution of business objectives.
Strengthen the leadership team, organizational design, and succession pipeline to support MSD''s strategy, operating discipline, and long-term performance.