Program Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

16d•$172,563 - $186,719•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Program Manager, Space Ground Systems. The position provides an opportunity for a leadership role in RF and Optical satellite ground entry point and ultra high-performance modem development programs. The Space Ground Systems Program Manager is proficient in program management, encompassing the development of cohesive plans, adherence to budgets and schedules, and the ability to analyze financial data and communicate effectively with stakeholders, with strong leadership and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of product applications, customer markets, and business strategies, and the capacity to drive new business development and foster team growth. 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. 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. 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

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense TS/SCI 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
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.

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.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Develop cohesive plans, adhere to budgets and schedules, and analyze financial data.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Drive new business development and foster team growth.
Lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans.
Identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles.
Set integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines.
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 a matrix organization focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers.