Senior Project Manager, Engineering Training

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.

• 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.

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.