Director, Programs

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Niceville, FL

About The Position

Plans, monitors, and manages internal programs from initiation through completion. Leads or coordinates programs, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, troubleshooting, and indirect people management. Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, or additional resources. Responsibilities fall within the Project Management function, as a generalist or across a combination of disciplines. Provides leadership to managers and may also lead professional staff. Must have at least one manager-level direct report and is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams. Develops departmental plans, including business, production, and organizational priorities. Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives, with consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. The role has P&L responsibility. Directs and oversees corporate programs that meet the needs of the organization, its employees, or customers. Develops and implements program processes and policies, directs program management staff, and works with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs. Directs program staff to ensure work is completed on time and in accordance with established standards or specifications. Ensures activities comply with organizational policies and relevant external regulations. Reviews program planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance, and presents status updates to senior management or other stakeholders. Leads other employees and is responsible for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and discipline, with concurrence from HR and General Managers. Requires an associate degree and 8–10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is required. A bachelor's degree, preferably in business, is preferred. The position requires the ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods, regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities, and likely travel of up to 25%. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazard potential.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 8–10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to develop and mentor others.
Management and leadership skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Detail oriented.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Program management skills.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Ability to move regularly throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Travel of up to 25% is likely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in business.

Responsibilities

Plan, monitor, and manage internal programs from initiation through completion.
Lead or coordinate program resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, and troubleshooting.
Monitor program performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions.
Lead and oversee corporate programs that meet organizational, employee, or customer needs.
Develop and implement program processes and policies.
Direct program management staff and coordinate with department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.
Direct program staff to ensure work is completed on time and according to established standards or specifications.
Ensure activities comply with organizational policies and relevant external regulations.
Review program planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance.
Present program status updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
Develop departmental plans, including business, production, and organizational priorities.
Manage multiple related teams and direct the work of employees, including personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and discipline, with concurrence from HR and General Managers.
Manage program P&L responsibilities.