Vice President, Land & Joint Mission Systems

General Dynamics Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Defined contribution pension

Career development & education support

Flexible time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is seeking a transformative executive to lead land and joint mission systems worldwide. You will set strategic priorities, steer complex multi-year programs, and drive growth across international markets while aligning with defence customer needs and regulatory requirements.

As a senior leader, you will shape investment, foster strong governance, and build high-performance teams focused on innovation and delivery excellence in a dynamic security

Qualifications

• Executive leadership with P&L responsibility in defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environments.
• Track record of delivering results across large, multi-year initiatives.
• Strong understanding of government stakeholder environments and international partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance and growth of a global land and joint mission systems portfolio.
• Define investment priorities based on customer needs, market signals, and geopolitical trends.
• Oversee complex programs from concept through delivery with rigorous governance and risk management.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with defence customers and partners.
• Drive innovation, modernization, and delivery approaches across regions and functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Governance & risk management

Executive communication

Education

Engineering or Business degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Security clearance processes

Job description

Vice President, Land & Joint Mission Systems

Location: 1941 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 5B7, Canada

Employment Type: Fulltime-Regular

Company Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada, were not just engineering technology were shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If youre looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, youll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

At General Dynamics Mission SystemsInternational, we do more than engineer technology, we deliver mission-critical capabilities that strengthen national security, enhance allied readiness, and help protect the people we serve.

We are seeking a Vice President, Land & Joint Mission Systems to lead and grow a strategically important global portfolio of integrated land and joint mission capabilities. This is an opportunity to shape the next phase of the business, accelerate innovation and modernization, and deliver solutions that matter to Canada and its allies.

The opportunity

As a key member of the leadership team, you will be accountable for the performance and growth of a complex international business, overseeing strategy, customer engagement, program execution, engineering, and operations.

You will set a clear direction for the portfolio, translate evolving customer, market, technology, and geopolitical developments into decisive business action, and connect capabilities across functions and regions. You will also lead the delivery of complex, multi-year systems integration programs while building trusted relationships with defence customers, government stakeholders, and industry partners in Canada and internationally.

This role calls for a visible, energetic executive who can think strategically, move with pace, and turn complexity into focused execution.

What you will lead

• Own portfolio performance, including revenue, margin, forecasting, operational outcomes, and sustainable profitability.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy that strengthens market position, advances major pursuits, and expands into adjacent and international opportunities.
• Shape investment priorities by rapidly assessing customer needs, market signals, emerging technologies, competitive dynamics, and geopolitical trends.
• Provide executive oversight of complex global programs from concept through delivery, ensuring strong governance and disciplined management of risk, quality, safety, regulatory, and contractual commitments.
• Remove barriers, accelerate decisions, and align cross-functional teams around the businesss most critical priorities.
• Build senior-level relationships with Canadian and international defence customers, government stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Advance innovation, modernization, operational excellence, and the adoption of new technologies and delivery approaches.
• Develop a strong leadership team and foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, resilience, and high performance.

Qualifications

You are an accomplished executive with experience leading a significant business, portfolio, or operating unit within defence, aerospace, or another complex, regulated engineering environment. You combine strong commercial judgement with systems thinking, customer insight, and a record of delivering results.

You will bring:

• Accountability for substantial organizational and financial performance.
• Experience leading complex systems integration programs across the full lifecycle.
• A track record of balancing profitable growth, operational performance, and program execution.
• Strong knowledge of defence acquisition, capability development, and government stakeholder environments.
• Experience navigating multinational organizations, international partnerships, and cross-border contracts.
• The ability to synthesize complex information quickly and make sound decisions in ambiguous, fast-moving situations.
• A record of building capable leadership teams, developing talent, and creating high-performance cultures.
• A degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Leadership Profile:

• An enterprise-minded and progressive thinker with a global perspective.
• Commercially astute, financially disciplined, and oriented toward growth.
• Decisive and accountable, with a strong bias for action.
• Skilled at integrating customer, operational, technical, and market perspectives.
• A credible executive presence who can influence, motivate, and build lasting relationships.
• Energized by transformation, complexity, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

The position offers a competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunity, reflecting the seniority, scope and impact of the role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
• Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
• Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees children.

Why join us?

• Purposeful Innovation: Youll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. Youll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. Youll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
• Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality were known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, youll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. Youll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [e-mail].

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is one of Canada's leading C4ISR and defence electronics companies, with a worldwide reputation for excellence in the production of technology-based, integrated solutions for land, airborne, maritime and cyber applications.