Deputy Program Manager

Job Description

About the Role

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Deputy Program Manager (DPM) within the Air Defense and Stryker program office.

This position is a key member of the Air Defense Program leadership team. Air Defense Programs include SGT Stout, Single Vehicle Stryker Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SVS C-UAS) and Directed Energy Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (DE MSHORAD). Air Defense Programs are fast paced, dynamic and provide critical new capabilities to our warfighters. This position is responsible for providing organization, direction and guidance to a cross-functional team across the GDLS organization. This role has P&L accountability and requires excellent communication, organization and strategic thinking skills.

This position is heavily focused on engineering development, material planning and vehicle delivery working with Engineering Project Leads, Supply Chain Management, including suppliers, and Manufacturing Project Leads.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Foster and develop an outstanding relationship with current and future customers to deliver best in class solutions
• Manage all program/project schedules, deliverables, and financial outcomes
• Coordinate across the entire organization internal and externally (mfg, finance, supply chain, engineering, etc.) to maintain the program's performance and resolve any issues that arise
• Execute risk management and proactive thinking across performance, cost, and schedule
• Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and at the same time diving into technical details with the working group
• Drive consensus and resolution across organizations with competing priorities
• Plan, prepare and execute RFI/RFP/ROM responses to customers
• Serve as a primary program interface for internal and external customers.

Qualifications Sought

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering, business, management, operations & supply chain. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
• An ownership mindset with P&L accountability
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams.
• Experience in leading the cross-functional integration and implementation of complex systems and technologies.
• Ability to assess business or technical risk and develop corrective actions and mitigation plans.
• Must have excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent business acumen and negotiating skills are preferred.
• Strong acumen in MS Office applications as well as ability to learning new systems (financial, contracts, supply chain, operations, etc.)
• Ability to travel as needed.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.