Sr Manager, Programs

General Dynamics Corporation; Red Lion (York County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Sr Manager, Programs in Red Lion, PA to lead and manage enterprise program initiatives. The role requires directing program management staff, defining processes, and ensuring on-time, compliant delivery across projects.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, staffing, and performance, present status updates to executives, and mentor a team while aligning with department plans and policies to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Oversees program management staff to ensure work is completed on time and to standard
• Develops and implements program processes and policies with senior input
• Directs program management activities and coordinates with other department leaders
• Reviews planning, budgeting, staffing and performance of corporate programs
• Presents programs status updates to senior management and stakeholders
• Leads and mentors staff with responsibility for hiring, performance and disciplinary actions with HR concurrence

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Manager, Programs

US-PA-Red Lion

Job ID: 2026-36810
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Project/Program Management
Red Lion, 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!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors
• Must have at least one professional expert or one supervisor as a direct report
• Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Has P&L responsibility
• Manages 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.
• Supervises 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 7-8 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.