Business Director, Maritime / Ship Repair
location_onBaltimore City Public Schools, 200, East North Avenue, Barclay, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States
Job Description
About the Role
The Business Director, Maritime / Ship Repair is a strategic and execution-oriented leadership role responsible for establishing a meaningful position in the Maritime / Ship Repair sector. This position is initially focused on building an investable business plan and launching a new business vertical for Industrious Group, leveraging core competencies in rebuilding and modernizing large, complex equipment. Once the business plan is developed, this role is responsible for executing the plan to drive market penetration and profitable growth in the sector.
The ideal candidate will bring direct experience in new business development and/or program development working with Prime contractors serving the U.S. Navy and Department of War (DoW), with a deep understanding of the procurement processes, technical requirements, and supplier ecosystems. This role is critical to positioning our company as a trusted partner in the industry.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Baltimore City Public Schools, 200, East North Avenue, Barclay, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States
Baltimore, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct market discovery to evaluate viability and competitive dynamics
- check_circleIdentify and pursue strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities
- check_circleBuild and present investment cases to executive leadership
- check_circlePursue subcontracting and direct award opportunities with Prime contractors
- check_circleOversee capture strategy, proposal development, and contract execution
- check_circleEnsure compliance with FAR/DFARS, CMMC, ITAR, and quality standards
- check_circleAlign internal operations with customer and contract requirements
- check_circleDevelop comprehensive business plans for market entry and growth
- check_circleManage P&L, growth targets, and long-term strategic roadmap
Requirements
- verified10+ years of experience in business development, program management, or strategy roles within the Maritime and/or Department of War sectors
- verifiedDirect experience working for or with Prime contractors to the U.S. Navy
- verifiedFamiliarity with ship repair, overhaul, modernization programs (e.g., NAVSEA, MARMC, MSC)
- verifiedStrong technical understanding of large-scale equipment, heavy industrial manufacturing, and modernization programs
- verifiedDemonstrated success in launching or scaling new business units or market segments
- verifiedCompliance knowledge: FAR/DFARS, CMMC, ITAR, ISO, AS9100, MIL-SPEC