DDG1000 Planning Yard, Program Lead / Section Manager

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $119,600 to $151,500. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

The Planning Yard organization is seeking a strong, experienced leader to manage and execute the DDG 1000 Planning Yard (PY) contract.

This role is responsible for ensuring the DDG 1000 Planning Yard Program meets or exceeds performance objectives across Technical Quality, Schedule, Cost, Compliance, and overall Program Management.

Success requires daily coordination with key internal partners including the Program Office, Program Controls, Estimating, Design & Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Fabrication Planning, Fabrication Facilities, and Warehousing.

The position also involves extensive engagement with Navy stakeholders at SupShip Bath, PMS‑500, and PMS‑421.

This position reports to the Planning Yard Portfolio Manager.

• Lead execution of the DDG 1000 Planning Yard Program to achieve Safety, Cost, Quality, Schedule, and People performance goals.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to secure contract retention and accelerate program excellence.
• Support development and implementation of the DDG 1000 PY Operational Performance Improvement Plan (OPIP) projects.
• Identify funding needs, manage priorities, and ensure timely completion of all contract requirements.
• Resolve program and contract challenges proactively and effectively.
• Prepare and manage accurate annual Operational Business Plans, Quarterly Business Reviews, and Manning Lockdown Plans.