Head of Integrated Operations Planning

Fincantieri Marine Group is hiring for a Head of Integrated Operations Planning at our Washington, D.C., Corporate location.

Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. and the leading source of integrated marine systems and components. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 3 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Head of Integrated Operations Planning will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of production operations for Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) and Fincantieri Marine Systems N.A. (FMSNA), working closely with executive leadership to lead the assessment, planning, and coordination of production strategies for new and emerging U.S. programs. This involves aligning resources, facilities, and capabilities to optimize cost and performance for both initial and long-term production efforts. This individual will support the VP of Integration, Innovation, and Control, and corporate executives, by analyzing facility capacity, workforce readiness, and infrastructure needs across multiple shipyards to provide actionable, data-driven recommendations for executive decision-making.

Domestic and international travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Lead enterprise-wide production planning for current and future programs, ensuring strategic alignment and leveraging data-driven models to inform executive decisions.
• Capacity Planning: Master management tools like earned value, financial analytics, and data-driven insights to evaluate performance, drive continuous improvement, and optimize production efficiency across shipyards.
• Estimating & Scheduling: Develop, track, and report integrated production schedules and progress metrics; assess facility capabilities, workforce readiness, and infrastructure needs to ensure enterprise success.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment: Collaborate with leadership within corporate locations, shipyards, and Fincantieri S.p.A. to synchronize production strategies that support both customer requirements and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 12 Years of operations planning, production management, or program integration within shipbuilding, naval architecture, or complex manufacturing environments required

PAY RANGE: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Competencies

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our strategy, culture, and values, outlining key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion.
• Leadership Excellence: Fincantieri leaders lead by example, empower, and inspire success.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled, and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.