Electric Boat is currently experiencing a generational increase in shipbuilding volume and is working to establish a foundation, strategy and infrastructure to support that growth through an Integrated Enterprise Plan.
The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office is being established to provide the governance structure to manage the Enterprise Plan. The objective of the EMPO is to enable better decision making and resource allocation, improve program integration, and drive achievements of strategic goals.
Successful candidates will be the change agents that enable the transformation of the enterprise too high-rate submarine production through communication, relationships and integration. This candidate will need to operate with minimal supervision and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position is well suited for someone who has shipyard and project management experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage enterprise initiatives across multiple organizations
- Execute project management for complex projects
- Support governance, workflows, and portfolio controls
- Integrate project plans and schedules
- Manage risk and mitigation actions
- Prepare senior-level reporting
- Facilitate cross-functional communication
- Support and coordinate improvement initiatives, including organizing and facilitating improvement events
- Support shop capacity planning and spatial planning
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or higher OR 4+ years of supervisor experience
- 5+ years of experience in project/program management, Operations, Construction support, Engineering, or Planning
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering
- Portfolio management experience
- Experience with project management tools
- Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification
- PMP certification
- Familiarity with Electric Boat business systems and construction processes
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative and follow through
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability, critical thinker
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Demonstrate eagerness to learn, grow and take on new challenges
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience in cross-functional environments
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 4+ years of supervisor experience as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in project or program management, operations, construction support, engineering, or planning
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering
- Portfolio management experience
- Experience with project management tools
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
- PMP certification
- Familiarity with Electric Boat business systems and construction processes
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Experience in cross-functional environments
What We Do
General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, constructs, and provides lifecycle support for submarines serving the U.S. Navy. Established in 1899, the company has a longstanding role in submarine design and construction. Its mission combines engineering, shipbuilding, and long-term support capabilities to deliver and sustain undersea vessels throughout their operational lifecycles in support of the U.S. Navy and national defense programs.
