Deputy Program Manager, Operations (DPMO)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Marion, VA

1d•$89,221 - $96,540

About The Position

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.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. Utilizing your exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with the customer, project team, and internal management, the DPMO will be a vital part of our team. We’ll count on you to conduct meetings with operations personnel to drive schedule commitments and complete job requirements, in order to gather the information relative to the status of our manufacturing projects, and to coordinate shop order lifecycle. You will track shop orders to ensure positive status to the customer while also making sure financials are on target. You will also interface with internal stakeholders to coordinate projects, answer questions, resolve issues, expedite deliveries, schedule shipments, communicate customer requirements, monitor/control project cost, schedule, quality assurance and risks, ensuring successful on time deliveries. The DPMO will also advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. It’s a challenge that will put your talent in the spotlight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business or Technical) or the equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
Proficiency with Government contracts and Earned Value Management
Solid experience in project or task management
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to grasp and communicate data, technical and nontechnical, quickly
Superb leadership and presentation skills
Ability to stay calm in a high-pressure environment
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct meetings with operations personnel to drive schedule commitments and complete job requirements.
Gather information relative to the status of manufacturing projects.
Coordinate shop order lifecycle.
Track shop orders to ensure positive status to the customer.
Ensure financials are on target.
Interface with internal stakeholders to coordinate projects, answer questions, resolve issues, expedite deliveries, schedule shipments, and communicate customer requirements.
Monitor/control project cost, schedule, quality assurance, and risks, ensuring successful on-time deliveries.
Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.