What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Operations and Strategy position at Global Diving & Salvage?
The Vice President of Operations and Strategy is responsible for leading and managing all of the geographic resident operations within the Dive & Construction Business Unit (DCBU). Currently this includes the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and California resident operations of Global, the Midwest and Southeast regions of Mainstream. The Vice President of Operations and Strategy is responsible for each operation’s Profit/Loss, the safety of its employees, and the satisfaction of the DCBU’s key and base clients. The position works with the Major Projects, Casualty, and the ROV/Technology Group in support of the regions.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Serve as a member of the DCBU senior leadership team, aligning operational goals with long-term strategy.
- Lead and execute strategic initiatives across business units and represent the company in key partnerships and industry associations (USCG, ADCI, AGC, UCON, SCAA, ASA, etc.).
- Mentor and guide key employees to foster leadership development and succession planning.
- Proven track record in executive operations leadership, strategic planning, and organizational growth.
- Experienced in managing multi-regional teams, complex projects, and stakeholder relationships.
- Oversee regional office performance, ensuring adherence to corporate processes, safety, and quality standards.
- Coordinate personnel, equipment, and financial goals across operations and technical service lines.
- Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in operational execution.
- Conduct annual site and office visits to reinforce company culture and expectations.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities for business growth.
- Lead preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts, and CAPEX for DCBU operations.
- Monitor revenue, profitability, and expenses, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Oversee monthly WIP and financial reviews with finance and operations leadership.
- Strengthen financial acumen across teams through education and process improvement.
- Demonstrated experience in senior-level P&L management.
- Partner with the executive team to define yearly objectives and lead strategic planning workshops.
- Coordinate development and communication of the annual Business Plan and performance reports.
- Develop tools and systems to provide actionable insights to the Senior Vice President and Moran leadership.
- Champion a culture of safety and compliance across all operations and project sites.
- Model and enforce operational integrity and adherence to safety standards.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing team, ensuring effective performance management and career growth.
- Drive succession planning, hiring, and training initiatives to build organizational capability.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Construction Management, or related field preferred
- 15 years in Marine, Maritime, or Construction Industry preferred.
- 10 years in increasingly progressive supervisory or management roles
- Demonstrated experience in project or program profit/loss responsibility.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and project management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective working across teams and locations
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work in an office environment (position is based in Seattle, WA)
- Ability to travel on short notice.
- Ability to travel up to 25-30% of time.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
This job description does not cover or contain a complete list of responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities and activities may change, or other responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match ( additional company contributions!)
- Company paid Financial Advice Program
- Career development opportunities
- Generous PTO plan
Annual salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA: $175,000 to $225,000
Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa, sponsorship, or relocation for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.
If you are a candidate with a disability in need of accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com.
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Salary : $175,000 - $225,000