Hybrid Defense Program Manager, Manufacturing

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a Program Manager, Defense Manufacturing, to lead cross-functional programs from pre-award through contract execution. You will integrate customer and partner requirements into executable plans, manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk, and align internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ambiguity navigation, and effective communication with government customers, primes, suppliers, and GM Defense leadership, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• 8+ years of program management experience in defense preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with government customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through full program lifecycle and align stakeholders.
• Support capture, pre-contract activities, and start-of-work readiness.
• Direct execution to meet cost, schedule, technical, quality, and performance commitments.
• Translate customer requirements into executable work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Develop and manage program budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Define KPIs, monitor progress, and provide executive-level reporting.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and opportunities.
• Engage with government customers, primes, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare materials for gate reviews, updates, and customer engagements.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and contractual obligations.
• Mentor and develop team members for peak performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

8+ years of program management experience

10+ years in the defense industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

GM Defense is seeking a Program Manager, Defense Manufacturing, to lead cross-functional programs from pre-award through contract execution. You will integrate customer and partner requirements into executable plans, manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk, and align internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ambiguity navigation, and effective communication with government customers, primes, suppliers, and GM Defense leadership, with opportunities to