Value Stream Manager

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

18h

About The Position

The D405 Digital Technologies’ team is seeking five Value Stream Managers to lead our end-to-end process, information and data flow value streams, driving how data moves, integrates, and delivers value across the enterprise from concept design through sustainment. The five concentration areas are: Design Disclosures & Change; Supply Chain; Planning; Quality, Test & Certification; and Sustainment. This role is ideal for highly self-motivated, strategic thinkers who thrive in complex environments, can connect the dots between business goals and technical delivery, and can lead through ambiguity with confidence and clarity. You’ll partner with key stakeholders in the functional areas, IT architects, digital enterprise and submarine program offices to define, prioritize and optimize the flow of data and information assets – ensuring our organization makes smarter, faster and more integrated data-based decisions. This role is critical to enabling scalable digital transformation and efficient end to end processes, by ensuring that data flows seamlessly across the enterprise—reducing friction, improving quality, and accelerating innovation. Each Value Stream Managers will oversee a team of people, to accomplish the following primary responsibilities:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, engineering systems, digital transformation, or enterprise IT; or 12+ years of equivalent experience in manufacturing, engineering, engineering systems, digital transformation, or enterprise IT
4+ years of supervisory experience
Strong understanding of product lifecycle processes and data flows
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
Strong technical acumen with an understanding of modern data platforms, pipelines and cloud ecosystems
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Nice To Haves

Experience working with CAD and PLM tools in aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial manufacturing, or regulated environments
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or digital twin concepts
Proven ability to navigate uncertainty – able to make sound decisions and adapt quickly as priorities evolve
Self-starter with a strategic mindset and a focus on delivering business value
Experience with data integration technologies, APIs, or middleware platforms
Background in organizational change management or large-scale technology adoption
Experience working with Electric Boat end to end processes from concept design through ship maintenance
Knowledge of EB Construction Practices and Operations
The successful candidates will have proven success in the following key competencies:
Systems thinking and end-to-end process orientation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Operating in ambiguity and complex environments
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
Data-driven decision making
Exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

Digital Thread Strategy & Architecture
Develop and maintain the digital thread vision, roadmap, and operating model aligned to business and operational goals
Establish end-to-end data flows
Define standards for data integrity, interoperability, and traceability across systems
Identify gaps, redundancies, and manual handoffs in current-state processes and systems
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the primary integrator between key stakeholders in functional areas, IT architects, technology teams and submarine program offices
Translate business and operational needs into digital thread requirements and priorities
Facilitate governance forums to align stakeholders on scope, sequencing, and tradeoffs
Act as a change agent to drive alignment, adoption, and accountability with key stakeholders and other value stream managers
Program & Delivery Management
Lead digital initiatives from concept through implementation and sustainment
Partner with IT and system owners to manage configuration, integrations, and deployments
Ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulatory requirements are addressed
Manage external customer expectations through NAVSEA Touchpoints
Adoption, Change & Enablement
Define adoption metrics and success criteria for digital thread capabilities
Develop training, communication, and enablement plans to drive effective use of tools and data
Work with functional leaders to embed digital processes into daily operations
Monitor usage, performance, and feedback to continuously improve outcomes
Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Enable actionable insights by ensuring accurate, timely, and connected data across the lifecycle
Support advanced analytics, model-based engineering, and digital twin initiatives
Track KPIs related to cycle time, quality, rework, cost, and decision latency
Identify opportunities for automation and process simplification