Engineering program manager Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As a seasoned team leader, you’ll use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division. The Program Manager will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules. We’ll rely on you to balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets, as well as manage people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers.

What you’ll experience:

• A fast-paced environment within our Commercial Boards Business Segment
• A team of dedicated professionals committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to lead multi-disciplined teams to deliver critical capabilities to the Warfighter

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
• Demonstrated leadership in engineering development and/or production programs for integrated hardware and software systems with a high degree of complexity
• Ability to balance competing demands and focus on what drives the most value.
• Skilled strategic thinker than can align product goals with business objectives and anticipate market shifts.
• Ability to translate vision into action by bridging communication gaps between engineering, design, marketing, and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand user pain points and team dynamics to help build better products and stronger teams.
• Ability to interpret data to validate ideas, measure success, and iterate intelligently.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives around the product to inspire teams and win buy-in.

What sets you apart:

• You thrive in ambiguity and find creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Target salary range: USD $152, - USD $165,;This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.