COLUMBIA Construction Program Manager, Groton

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton is seeking a Construction Program Manager for the COLUMBIA program to lead SSBN826 and related facilities work, ensuring on-time delivery and cost objectives. The role coordinates cross-functional teams and adheres to safety and quality standards in a high-demand defense environment.

The position will staff and develop a multi-shift program management team, apply program procedures, and maintain strong customer relations to meet contract objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8+ years of EB (Enterprise Business) experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Staff and empower both direct-report and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Execute EB PPM procedures for COLUMBIA construction activity in the Groton shipyard.
• Approve critical program decisions involving labor, safety, quality, cost and schedule.
• Continuously measure each function's performance against the program plan and initiate prompt corrective action.
• Represent EB to the customer for all program matters.

Skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Independent decision-making

Team leadership

Program management

Innovative problem solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

COLUMBIA Construction Program Manager, Groton

Responsibilities for this Position

COLUMBIA Construction Program Manager, Groton

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-21025

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Management

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The position being filled by this requisition is SSBN826 Reactor Compartment and Engine Room Construction Program Manager.

To characterize the next few years in the Groton shipyard as a once-in-a-generation transformation is a profound understatement.

We are delivering VIRGINIA Class submarines on successively improving spans in the Groton yard and, over the next two years, we will bring the lead COLUMBIA Class submarine (SSBN826) and lead VPM submarine (SSN803) through pressure hull closure, float-off and delivery.

During this same period, significant COLUMBIA program facilities projects need to execute to schedule to both deliver SSBN826 and SSBN827 (e.g., completion of isolated SYAB tasks, test and certification of ATLAS floating dry-dock, modification to the north wingwall, construction of additional wet berths) and create capacity for serial production of SSBN828 AFS through construction of a second SYAB, slightly smaller, for ship assembly and test.

Further, over the next two years, SYAB staffing will grow steadily from 2,000 to 3,000 Groton Operations and Test personnel as we receive the majority of SSBN827 super-modules and SSBN828s reactor compartment and forward engine room modules.

We are expanding the COLUMBIA Construction Program Office team in Groton to bring SSBN826 from cold steel through final outfitting, inspection, energization, sea trials and delivery and to build our capacity for SSBN827 AFS planning and execution.

Across the next 18-24 months, on first shift, we will staff three construction program managers on SSBN826 and one on SSBN827 AFS in the Groton shipyard. At the same time, we will also staff one program manager on second shift.

Lead ship close-down and delivery can be some of the most satisfying, demanding and rewarding work that we perform. This type of work occurs infrequently (SSBN726 1981, SSN21 1997, SSN774 2004). Experience gained through SSBN826 close-down and delivery will provide valuable leadership lessons that candidates will benefit from for the rest of their careers, especially as we look forward to the next generation fast attack submarine, whatever that may look like. Moreover, successful capture and incorporation of SSBN826 lessons is essential to achieving SSBN827 AFS contract schedule and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Staff, develop and empower both a direct-report team and cross-functional team effectively .
• Execute EBP-02604 Program Management company procedure for COLUMBIA Construction activity in the Groton shipyard .
• Approve critical program decisions involving labor, safety, quality, continuous improvement, cost and schedule.
• Continuously measure each functions performance against program plan and initiate prompt corrective action should results not be in accordance with the program plan.
• Ensure information and problems are channeled to the proper functional areas and that problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner. Represent EB to the customer for all program matters.

Skills

• Strong presentation, written and verbal skills
• Self motivated and well-organized
• Ability to make descisions indepedently
• Ability to lead and work in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated planning and program management skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative thinking and problem solving to highly compex problmems
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and opporunities and manage them accordingly

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of EB experience
• 4+ years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience working with Earned Value Management System
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred:

• Completed EB Career Development Program or Professional Development Rotation in Groton or QP Operations
• Existing Operations or Engineering Manager looking to develop career through Program Manager cross functional developmental opporunity
• Advanced Degree

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.