Deputy Program Manager, Engineering – Autonomous Maritime Platforms

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Taunton, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Autonomous Maritime Platforms (AMP) Business is looking for a Deputy Program Manager – Engineering (DPME) for the Hammerhead Program out of our Taunton, Massachusetts location to support the development, implementation, and testing of the next generation mine system. As a DPME, you’ll support our program engineering leadership team and be responsible for leading a highly skilled cross functional team. Your role includes ensuring all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time, tailoring engineering processes to establish best engineering practices, and help maintain schedule and staff plans required by the project to be successful.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
Strong background in the Undersea Domain
Experience leading teams of 5-15 engineers through large scale system design and implementation
Managing engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope
Managing resolutions of technical issues and communicating resolutions to all effected stakeholders
Proficient understanding and application of project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), organizational, and time management skills.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in the Undersea Domain
• Experience leading teams of 5-15 engineers through large scale system design and implementation
• Managing engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope
• Managing resolutions of technical issues and communicating resolutions to all effected stakeholders
• Proficient understanding and application of project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), organizational, and time management skills.
• Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Detailed oriented project planning working across multi-discipline teams
• Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• ensuring all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time
• tailoring engineering processes to establish best engineering practices
• help maintain schedule and staff plans required by the project to be successful
• support our program engineering leadership team
• responsible for leading a highly skilled cross functional team

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level