MGR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Mar 5, 2026
Req ID: 45576
Team: T55 SOLUTIONS DEV
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This benchmark is intended to be used by companies that have technical generic classifications engaged in information systems design, development, and analysis encompassing one or more of the following areas of technical expertise: programming, PC application analysis, software development, systems integration, and related disciplines.
Newport News Shipbuilding's Business Transformation and Technology team is seeking a well-rounded leader to join our IT team as a first-level manager - someone with a unique blend of leadership and management experience, strong business acumen, and a demonstrated ability to galvanize a team around a sense of shared purpose to deliver a superior product to our customers. Selected candidate will manage and lead a team of agile coaches and practitioners and play an integral role in our agile transformation journey.
If you are a dynamic self-starter with the ability to enable the workforce, build relationships, remove barriers, and someone who appreciates the unique challenges of transforming operations then we want to talk with you.
This position will report directly to the Manager of ERP Process Standardization & Integration. Candidate will oversee a team of agile coaches and practitioners that integrate with the various IT disciplines to drive agility and structure into the work place.
Must be able to show experience in hiring, managing, training, coaching, and developing personnel to be the best version of themselves so they can successfully operate in their current positions and ready them for their next.
Must be able to work at a strategic and tactical level to grow the DevOps culture within the environment and help create an atmosphere that fosters continuous improvement and creative problem solving across the various IT disciplines.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master?s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or the equivalent in education, training, and practice plus a minimum of 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience. Leadership, managerial, analytical, and administrative skills and abilities are necessary, along with strong communication and a robust working knowledge of agile principles, processes, and techniques. Applicable agile certifications are required
Nice to Have
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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