Program Coordinator

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health & dental coverage

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is seeking project coordination professionals to monitor, coordinate and report on program activities, ensuring cost, schedule and performance deliverables. You will facilitate progress meetings, build relationships with customers, manage changes, and maintain contractual documentation.

Ideal candidates have a university/college degree, 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma.
• 1–2 years relevant experience.
• Ability to respond to customer requirements and manage expectations while ensuring satisfaction.
• Customer and detail oriented with the ability to plan, analyze and solve problems.
• Superior organizational skills with agility to multi-task under pressure.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel (5%) and obtain/maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate and report on program activities to ensure deliverables meet cost, schedule and performance.
• Coordinate and facilitate progress meetings with internal teams and the customer.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Manage Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and authorizations.
• Create and monitor work orders and amendments against budget.
• Maintain contractual files and correspondence.
• Prepare meeting minutes and monitor action items from weekly program meetings.
• Log, file, track and submit CDRL deliverables and other communications.
• Track and oversee various reports and tools for program decision making.
• Maintain continuous process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ensure all program activities meet compliance requirements (ITAR/EAR/FCPA/GP/SOX).
• Short term special assignments as required.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

University/College degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Key Job Elements

• Monitor, coordinate and report on program activities within the scope of the contract to ensure deliverables achieve cost, schedule and performance
• Coordinate and facilitate progress meetings with internal teams and the customer, coordinating resolution and follow up on technical or programmatic issues, as required
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Manage Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and authorizations
• Create and monitor work orders and amendments against budget
• Maintain contractual files and correspondence
• Prepare meeting minutes and monitor action items from weekly program meetings
• Log, file, track and submit Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) deliverables, Contract Change Proposals, and other incoming and outgoing communications, as required
• Track and oversee various other reports (program proposals and payment plans) and tools used for effective program decision making
• Exercise a mindset of continuous process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure all Program activities meet compliance requirements (ITAR/EAR/FCPA/GP/SOX, etc.)
• Short term special assignments, as required

Required Qualifications

• University degree or College diploma
• Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to respond to customer requirements and manage expectations while ensuring satisfaction
• Customer and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and solve problems
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile and multi-task under pressure
• Self-motivated and effective working in a team-oriented environment
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel (5%) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management or program experience
• PMP designation or working towards
• Product knowledge or defense industry or military experience
• Familiarity with government contracts
• Familiarity with GDLS-C processes and various functional areas
• Related customer experience
• Bid-X experience

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous bonus program, health, and dental coverage. Our compensation structure is designed to reward performance and support the well-being of our team members.

Advance Your Career and Safeguard Our Soldiers

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, you will have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and success of Canadian soldiers. This is more than just a career move – it’s a chance to grow professionally while playing a vital role in safeguarding those who protect us.