Senior Project Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

79d • $110,175 - $119,213

About The Position

The Deputy Program Manager of Operations has a strong background in product management, adept at negotiation, and capable of leading cross-functional teams to meet manufacturing objectives. They possess excellent communication, manufacturing and material technical skills, with proficiency in MS Office. Key responsibilities include developing and executing proposal plans, leading project teams to manage risks and opportunities, driving product acceptance, and balancing project plans with executable strategies. They also conduct reviews, develop product strategies, maintain customer relationships, manage product configurations, and oversee profit and loss. The individual collaborates with the program office, engineering, and operations teams, ensuring resource alignment with goals. They are proficient in developing and implementing strategies, tracking progress, and analyzing project financial data. The role requires exceptional communication, relationship management, decision-making, and negotiation skills, with a deep understanding of company products and customer markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical understanding of product(s)
• Solid knowledge of work estimating, allocation, scheduling, and authorization
• Solid ability to generate cohesive project plans
• Solid ability to track work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet schedules
• Solid ability to identify issues, track progress, and follow through on effective corrective actions based on data analysis and trends
• Solid ability to understand and analyze project financial data
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of risk and opportunity management and ability to apply them to projects and suppliers
• Solid ability to lead teams in matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
• Ability to make sound, proactive decisions
• Ability to develop and execute proposal plans and strategies
• Negotiation skills
• Solid knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Develops a cohesive project plan, authorizes the work, and manages cost, schedule and technical performance of projects (products, services and supplier content)
• Organizes interdepartmental activities to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Leads department or cross-functional project teams in matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives
• Identifies issues, tracks progress, and follows through on corrective actions
• Creates product configurations and data sheets
• Supports customers and suppliers on technical questions regarding products
• Leads team in forecasting project cost and schedule completion as required based on performance trends
• Prepares and presents project status to leadership
• Leads team to identify and quantify risks and opportunities; leads risk mitigation / opportunity capture activities
• Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies for assigned projects
• Develops negotiation plans
• Leads customer and supplier negotiations for projects

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits
• Flexible work environment
• Recognition and rewards for contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees