Program Manager

VetStaff; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the execution of challenging payload and product programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, with knowledge of risk management, negotiation skills, and strong business acumen. Responsibilities include managing contracts and leading cross-functional teams. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Current PMP and GDMS EVMS Certification.
• Ability to analyze program financial data.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of complex payload and product programs.
• Ensure all contractual requirements are met.
• Lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Communication skills

Team leadership

Risk management techniques

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems/Space and Intelligence Systems has an immediate opening for a Program Manager. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of a vibrant, growing organization (Trusted Space Solutions).

Candidate will be responsible for managing the successful execution of challenging, technically complex payload and product programs within the Trusted Space Solutions Business Area. This includes managing the overall cost, schedule, and technical performance of current and future development and production programs. He/she serves as a primary contact for the customer on matters pertaining to the program. Programs to be supported are extremely strategic and have significant customer visibility and involvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all contractual requirements are met within the funds provided in the contract in accordance with the highest standards of hardware integrity and ethical business conduct
• Ensuring that all Program Business Commitments are achieved and that forecasting accuracy is maintained at the highest level possible
• Planning, executing, and closing out programs in accordance with the applicable GDMS processes
• Proactively develop and maintain strong customer, as well as, supplier relationships
• Ensuring timely and accurate internal, as well as, external communication
• Effectively leading cross-functional teams of highly skilled engineering, manufacturing, and business personnel
• Critically evaluating situations, making decisions as required, and solving challenging technical, as well as, programmatic issues/problems
• Having strategic focus to grow the business within the programs and take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. Correlate business opportunities with the strategic goals and objectives of the company
• Assist in proposal development and the development of white papers

The ideal candidate will have recent experience with the following

• Managing the design, assembly and test of high reliability products
• Providing leadership to diverse, cross-functional product teams
• Establishment of program baselines, development and maintenance of comprehensive Project Integrated Master Schedules, and the management and reporting of detail Project Inch stones
• Current PMP and GDMS EVMS Certification
• Proposal Development; both technical and cost volume experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong business acumen and ability to develop and execute business growth strategies
• Ability to track work accomplished to baseline plans and identify issues, track progress, and
• follow through on effective corrective actions based on data analysis and trends
• Ability to understand and analyze program financial data
• Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions on programs to internal and external representatives
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of advanced of risk and opportunity management techniques and ability to apply them to programs
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Ability to lead others in team building, conflict resolution, motivation
• Ability to develop and execute proposal plans and strategies
• Ability to apply advanced negotiation skills to solve internal, external and customer issues
• Demonstrated understanding of business and supply chain strategy
• Demonstrated knowledge of government contracting practices and regulations regarding acquisition
• Outstanding relationship management and marketing skills
• Will interact frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels
• Working Knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Will be required to travel

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

Clearance Requirements

Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire (should carry another level of clearance already) Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran