Spare Parts Program Lead – Defense & Operations

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking an Area Manager to drive day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the Stryker FOV Spares and Kits Programs. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will lead the Stryker Supply Support team and coordinate with cross-functional partners to meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes execution, issue resolution, and collaboration across program management, engineering, finance, quality, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant professional experience in program/project management, operations, supply chain, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience supporting sustainment, aftermarket, or production programs; prior exposure to Program Management, Engineering Project Management, or Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) is preferred.
• Familiarity with government contracts, compliance requirements, and working in a defense or aerospace environment.
• Experience supporting or participating in contract management activities with customers, teammates, or subcontractors is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex work, track progress, and support cost and schedule adherence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working on cross-functional and/or geographically dispersed teams to foll.
• Proficiency with basic program or project management tools and metrics (e.g., schedules, dashboards, status reports); familiarity with IMS and EVMS is a plus.
• Comfort working in a matrixed organization and collaborating across business units with a One Company mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision support.
• Must be capable of business travel (15%).
• Proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Power Point, Access) suite required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for Stryker Supply Support team by setting clear expectations, promoting accountability and high performance
• Support program execution activities to help the team meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives for Stryker Wholesale.
• Support the Program Manager in preparing for and participating in customer and internal meetings, reviews, and briefings.
• Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams, including program management, supply chain, engineering, finance, and quality, to support program objectives.
• Coordinate and participate in regular external status meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Assist in implementing process improvements and lessons learned to enhance efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and action items, ensuring clear ownership, timely follow-up, and effective resolution.
• Support proposal activities, cost estimates, and planning efforts related to the Stryker Wholesale / AWCF program as needed.

Skills

Program management

Operations management

Supply chain

Engineering PM

IPTs coordination

Customer contracts

EVMS familiarity

MS Office

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

IMS

EVMS

MS Office

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking an Area Manager to drive day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the Stryker FOV Spares and Kits Programs. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will lead the Stryker Supply Support team and coordinate with cross-functional partners to meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes execution, issue resolution, and collaboration across program management, engineering, finance, quality, and supply chain.