Sr Director, Programs

General Dynamics Corporation; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Scranton, PA, seeks a Sr Director, Programs to lead broad corporate programs with P&L oversight. You will direct program staff, define policies, and partner with department leaders to deliver on strategic priorities.

The role requires an Associate's Degree with 10–12 years' experience (or equivalent), and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bachelor's degree preferred for advancement and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 10–12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education /or Experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Has P&L responsibility.
• Directs and oversees corporate programs that meet the needs of the organization or its employees or customers.
• Develops and implements program processes and policies, directs program management staff, and works with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.
• Directs the work of programs staff to ensure that work is completed on time or in accordance with established standards or specifications.
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with organizational policies and any relevant external regulations.
• Reviews all aspects of corporate programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance.
• Presents programs status updates to senior management or other stakeholders.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Responsibility

Program Management

Education

Associate's Degree + 10–12 yrs exp

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Director, Programs

US-PA-Scranton

Job ID: 2026-37106

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Project/Program Management

Scranton, PA

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

General Profile

• Provides leadership and direction through managers
• Must have at least one manager level direct report
• Is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region
• Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
• Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Has P&L responsibility
• Directs and oversees corporate programs that meet the needs of the organization or its employees or customers.
• Develops and implements program processes and policies, directs program management staff, and works with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.
• Directs the work of programs staff to ensure that work in completed on time or in accordance with established standards or specifications.
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with organizational policies and any relevant external regulations.
• Reviews all aspects of corporate programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance.
• Presents programs status updates to senior management or other stakeholders.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to develop and mentor others. Management skills. Leadership skills. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Program management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.