VP, Land & Joint Mission Systems — Global Impact Leader

General Dynamics Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Professional development

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada seeks a visionary Vice President, Land & Joint Mission Systems to lead a strategic international portfolio. You will drive growth, manage complex, multi-year programs, and build trusted relationships with defence customers, government stakeholders, and partners across Canada and beyond.

You will shape investment priorities, translate geopolitical and market signals into decisive action, and mentor a high-performance leadership team while ensuring

Qualifications

• Executives with experience leading a large defence/regulated business.
• Track record in complex, multi-year programs and growth delivery.
• Experience navigating multinational organisations and cross-border contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a global land and joint mission portfolio with strategic customers.
• Set direction, govern risk, quality, safety, and contractual commitments.
• Align cross-functional teams across regions to deliver multi-year programs.
• Develop talent, foster accountability, inclusion, and high performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Defense industry experience

Portfolio management

Executive stakeholder management

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Engineering degree

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada seeks a visionary Vice President, Land & Joint Mission Systems to lead a strategic international portfolio. You will drive growth, manage complex, multi-year programs, and build trusted relationships with defence customers, government stakeholders, and partners across Canada and beyond.

You will shape investment priorities, translate geopolitical and market signals into decisive action, and mentor a high-performance leadership team while ensuring