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Vice President Operations

Orion Talent
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity overseeing vessel operations, operational performance, labor relations, safety, compliance, and strategic operational execution across entire West Coast. Must have Maritime Operations Commercial experience at senior leadership level.


KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Executive-level operational leadership role with major maritime operator

• Seattle-based leadership position

• Target base salary DOE

• 35% annual bonus target

• Significant operational influence across multi-port marine operations

• Strong long-term growth and visibility opportunity

• Reports into senior executive leadership

• High visibility role internally and externally within the maritime industry


IDEAL BACKGROUND

Seeking senior maritime operations leaders with:

• Harbor tug / towage operations leadership

• Port operations leadership

• Marine transportation operations management

  • US Navy senior officer leadership highly desired.

• Multi-site or multi-port operational oversight

• Strong labor / union management experience

• P&L ownership and operational leadership experience

• Vessel operations and regulatory compliance expertise

• Experience leading large operational teams in complex environments


TARGET PROFILE

Strong fit could come from:

• Maritime operations executives

• Port captains elevated into regional leadership

• Marine operations directors

• Towage / harbor assist operations leaders

• Senior Coast Guard or Navy leaders with commercial maritime operational leadership experience

• Maritime leaders from tug, towing, harbor assist, offshore marine, ship assist, or marine logistics operations

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