Program Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Marion, VA

24d•$172,563 - $186,719•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) in Marion, Virginia, designs, develops, manufactures, and supports advanced composite radomes and aerostructures. Our products enable mission-critical military technologies, commercial aviation, and record-setting business-jet travel. The Program Manager is an experienced leader with direct accountability for program execution and customer relationships, along with regular visibility to GDMS leadership. In this role, you will lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and guide a cross-functional matrix organization in developing, defining, and executing cohesive program, product, subcontractor, material, and business plans. These plans will support the near- and long-term objectives of the program, business unit, and division. You will identify resource requirements; establish and maintain integrated, work-breakdown-structure (WBS)-based budget and schedule baselines; and monitor performance against those plans. You will ensure the rate of work completion supports program schedules and delivery commitments. Success in this role requires balancing program risks and opportunities, developing executable strategies to meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality requirements, and leading cross-functional teams focused on delivering exceptional products and outcomes for our customers. GDMS offers significant opportunities for career development and advancement. The ideal candidate will continue building on their leadership capabilities, technical and business acumen, education, and professional experience. Because this position requires a consistent leadership presence with the production IPT, candidates should be prepared to work regularly at our Marion, Virginia, site. Located in Southwest Virginia’s Blue Ridge region of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Marion offers a high quality of life, access to parks, trails, rivers, and outdoor recreation, as well as distinctive dining, music, arts, and cultural experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and guide a cross-functional matrix organization in developing, defining, and executing cohesive program, product, subcontractor, material, and business plans.
Identify resource requirements.
Establish and maintain integrated, work-breakdown-structure (WBS)-based budget and schedule baselines.
Monitor performance against those plans.
Ensure the rate of work completion supports program schedules and delivery commitments.
Balance program risks and opportunities.
Develop executable strategies to meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams focused on delivering exceptional products and outcomes for our customers.