Program Manager

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS :

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities For This Position

The Deputy Program Manager of Operations plays a crucial role in both the development and execution of our projects. This role requires a strong technical background in manufacturing engineering processes, product lifecycle management, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing technical skills, excellent negotiation and communication skills, capable of driving both strategic planning and hands-on execution to meet manufacturing objectives. Key responsibilities include developing and executing proposal plans, managing risks and opportunities, driving product acceptance, and balancing project plans with executable strategies. You'll also conduct reviews, develop product strategies, maintain customer relationships, manage product configurations, and oversee profit and loss. Collaboration with the program office, engineering, and operations teams is essential to ensure resource alignment with goals. Proficiency in developing and implementing strategies, tracking progress, and analyzing project financial data is crucial. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional decision-making and negotiation skills, with a deep understanding of manufacturing engineering processes, product lifecycle management, and technical project management.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and operational goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives.
• Oversee the integration, testing, and verification of manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships, manage product configurations, and oversee profit and loss.
• Conduct regular reviews, track progress, and implement corrective actions to address any issues.
• Drive product acceptance and balance project plans with executable strategies.
• Collaborate with program office, engineering, and operations teams to align resources with project goals.
• Develop and implement strategies, track progress, and analyze project financial data.

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Salary Note

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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $95,384.00 - USD $103,209.00 / Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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