Program Representative - Enterprise Portfolio Management

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a seasoned Project Manager to drive the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office initiatives, enabling governance, scheduling, risk management and cross-functional coordination across multiple organizations in a high-rate submarine production environment.

The role requires 5+ years in project/program management, operations, or engineering, plus a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Qualifications

• 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 in Engineering.
• Preferred: Portfolio management experience.
• Preferred: Experience with project management tools.
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification.
• Preferred: PMP certification.

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

4+ years supervision experience

Engineering degree (B.S. or higher)

Tools

Project management tools

Lean Six Sigma certification

PMP certification

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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