Senior Materials Project Manager

General Dynamics Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Atlanta, GA seeks a Senior Materials Project Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives across distribution centers and corporate interfaces. You will drive Lean projects, coordinate resources, and report outcomes with senior management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of project management experience, plus strong cross-functional collaboration. Onsite at our Atlanta facility, travel up to 25% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 7 years related project management experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge or certification preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and align with CI objectives.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with management to establish projects aligned with Continuous Improvement objectives.
• Develop, coach and mentor problem solving; drive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support global distribution centers and optimize inventory planning strategies.
• Facilitate development and execution of continuous improvement objectives.
• Coordinate Lean implementation, training, Kaizen events and related activities.
• Track progress and financial benefits of CI projects across departments.

Skills

Builds trust across departments

Maintains long-term relationships

Anticipates stakeholder needs

Trusted partner mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related curriculum

Tools

Cognos

Microsoft Office

iGrafx

Visio

Job description

Senior Materials Project Manager in Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta Project Manager of Global Distribution will be entrusted to continue succes in maintaining and building our strategic relationship with our domestic 3PL provider(s). You will interface as the organizations primary onsite contact bridging between our corporate office and aligning our distribution network with priorities. This position will need to enable smooth collaboration across multiple organizations by establishing trust to achieve the best outcome. Additionally, all traditional project manager skills are utiilized to operate effectively in leading key processes and scaling as required. The position will be onsite in our Atlanta, 3PL facility (185 Southside Industrial Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30354).

Preferred Skillset

• Builds trust across departments, stakeholders, and external partners
• Maintains long-term relationships beyond individual projects
• Anticipates stakeholder needs before theyre voiced
• Go beyond coordination and becomes a trusted partner

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 7 years related experience in project management.

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, manage and perform activities related to the identification, definition, scoping, prioritization and completion of projects designed to improve efficiency by eliminating waste and creating value for our customers. This role requires regular presentations to all levels of Gulfstream management in the development and execution of continuous improvement projects. The Sr. Project Manager will collaborate/liaison between senior management and is responsible for management and execution of assigned continuous improvement activity

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Liaison with appropriate management and team members to establish projects that align with the Continuous Improvement Objectives and vision of the department. Assist in the assignment of current and future resources on projects that bring the greatest benefit to the business unit and organization. Facilitate value proposition activities for project and action definition.
• Develop, coach and mentor problem solving skills. Create problem solvers within the organization. Engage every employee in the value stream to sustain and improve the flow of information and material. Establish methods that identify and/or track root causes and provide corrective action. .
• Support global distribution centers. Identify problems within current processes and implement corrective action. Assist Materials Management in the support of a Distribution Requirements/Resource Planning strategy to determine/satisfy demands for inventory at global distribution centers by optimizing current and future enterprise resource planning applications. .
• Responsible for facilitating the development and execution of the functional areas continuous improvement objectives in support of the business unit operational goals. Assist management to develop and sustain a continuous improvement culture in which employees are empowered to improve the processes they support. .
• Assist management in planning and coordinating activities related to Lean implementation to all levels of employees. To include training, Kaizen events, Your Ideas at Work events, Lean promotional events, etc. .
• Work with functional departments, Finance and other members of the organization in assessing, tracking and reporting the progress and financial benefit of continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate and quantify improvement efforts with the department staff and other influencing departments. .

Additional Functions:

• Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful attainment of process/productivity improvement and administrative efficiency. Use DMAIC methodology and Lean tools to achieve process improvements. .
• Actively work to strengthen relationships between/within the organization(s) to promote communication and best practices. .
• Develop and provide metrics for project status and completion. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Certified Lean Specialist or Six Sigma Green Belt qualified preferred.
• Proven project management skills with working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques.
• Experience in Cognos reporting, Microsoft Office suite, enterprise planning tools, iGrafx and/or Visio preferred.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures or documenting work instructions preferred. .
• Demonstrated experience in implementing problem solving skills or change initiatives at an enterprise level.
• Demonstrated experience of leading project teams of subject matter experts through projects and implementing change.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237268

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.