What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager, Engineering Training position at General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works?
Job Description
Engineering Division Training Lead, responsible for all divisional training needs for technical, management and administrative subjects, including:
- Development and maintenance of a complete training program for the Engineering Division, including new employee programs, continuing education, knowledge retention, competency development and assessment.
- Liaise with department heads within the Engineering Division to ensure training and development goals for all personnel are being met in an effective manner.
- Development of matrices and reports to identify training needs and determine the effectiveness of training within the Engineering Division.
- Establish key performance measures for assessing, providing feedback and continuously improving training within the Engineering Division.
- Liaise with Organizational Development to support corporate training initiatives.
- Development and maintenance of the curriculum within the Engineering Division to include organization and retention of hard-copy, digital and other media training materials.
- Assist department heads in the Engineering Division to develop the yearly training budget.
- Assists with the recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding process for new hires/transfers.
- Work with the Apprentice Program Manager to execute program strategies and goals.
- Monitor and assist in the management of the apprenticeship programs.
- Lead regular planning and management meetings regarding operational needs.
- Tack, analyze, and report programmatic data and outcomes related to performance and apprentices’ retention.
- Engage and communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including industry partners, training providers, businesses, and colleges to ensure program success.
- Monitor and process contract agreements and budgets for the apprenticeship programs.
- Conduct quality assurance on all programs to ensure compliance with local and federal requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- Five years of experience and degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
BIW Apprentice Graduate (8,000 hours/4 year) preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
Required/Preferred Experience
Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- Managing complex projects in a matrixed organization preferred.
- Leading and executing technical projects in engineering disciplines preferred.
- Knowledge of the BIW engineering/design, business, and planning processes required.
- Developing and leading training initiatives required.
Unique/Additional Requirements:
- Effective decision-maker.
- Demonstrated skills in facilitation and consensus building techniques.
Strong written and verbal skills including:
- Strong computer skills with focus on Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required.
- Ability to develop accurate reports and give formal presentations for audiences including Senior Leadership as required.
- Demonstrated ability to produce professional correspondence and presentation materials with minimal oversight.
