International LTWV Program Lead (Hybrid, 50% Travel)

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated LTWV International Assistant Program Manager to support cross-functional planning, execution, and governance for Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles international programs. You will ensure scope, schedule, cost, risk, and contracts are defined and delivered to meet customer and business objectives.

You will coordinate engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and customer stakeholders, prepare status and milestone materials, and help resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in managing projects and project resources.
• Significant experience in complex, cross-functional environments (e.g., automotive, defense, aerospace, manufacturing).
• Demonstrated experience with integrated schedules, contract deliverables, and cross-functional team leadership or coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of structured program-management practices.
• Proficiency with software scheduling tools (Microsoft Project or similar technology), Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn production-scheduling and cost-accounting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to synthesize complex information for leadership, customers, and functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship required or eligible to obtain export-control authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of integrated program plans (scope, milestones, dependencies, risks).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on time, with quality and contractual compliance.
• Provide input to program strategy that balances customer requirements and execution constraints.
• Develop concise status reports, dashboards, and metrics for internal and customer reviews.
• Prepare materials for milestones and program reviews; maintain alignment to timing and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule management

Communication skills

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Documentation & traceability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated LTWV International Assistant Program Manager to support cross-functional planning, execution, and governance for Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles international programs. You will ensure scope, schedule, cost, risk, and contracts are defined and delivered to meet customer and business objectives.

You will coordinate engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and customer stakeholders, prepare status and milestone materials, and help resolve