Program Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

26d

About The Position

This specific PM requisition is focused on identifying an experienced candidate to lead a new business pursuit focused on small UAS mission system capabilities. Responsibilities will include management of active internal investments to achieve future business commitments, validation of customer requirements, and overall team leadership. The PM will work in coordination with a strong Business Development and Technical Lead The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.As a seasoned team leader, you’ll use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division. The Program Manager will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules. We’ll rely on you to balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets, as well as manage people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
Strong knowledge of products and technologies including current and potential applications
Skilled in the development and implementation of product/program strategy and tactics
Exceptional communication skills to relay issues, impacts, and corrective actions on programs to internal and external representatives
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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, 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

Lead a new business pursuit focused on small UAS mission system capabilities
Management of active internal investments to achieve future business commitments
Validation of customer requirements
Overall team leadership
Work in coordination with a strong Business Development and Technical Lead
Use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division
Identify needed resources for projects
Define and assign major program roles
Lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules
Balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets
Manage people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers