Sustainment Field Execution Program Lead

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks an Area Manager for Sustainment Field Execution Program Management to lead a team of Sustainment Project Managers and oversee end-to-end field execution of sustainment activities across programs.

You will coordinate retrofit campaigns, procure materials, manage FSRs, fielding/SICO, NET/OPNET training, and align with schedules, costs, and customer timelines to deliver reliable GDLS vehicle capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted deputy to the Department Manager, collaborating on strategy, priorities, and day-to-day execution of sustainment activities across programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sustainment Project Managers, driving disciplined execution of retrofit, procurement, FSR management, fielding/SICO, NET/OPNET, and training.
• Plan and manage field execution with field managers, including retrofit installation windows, FSR coverage, fielding support, and SICO events to maintain high availability.
• Oversee sustainment-related training activities (NET, OPNET, institutional training) aligned with vehicle configuration and timelines.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, risks, and contingency support.
• Direct development and management of budgets, forecasts, and trackers for contracts covering material, labor, travel, training, and inventory.
• Provide engineering technical support to field teams, ensuring issues are resolved and fed back into sustainment and inventory plans.

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks an Area Manager for Sustainment Field Execution Program Management to lead a team of Sustainment Project Managers and oversee end-to-end field execution of sustainment activities across programs.

You will coordinate retrofit campaigns, procure materials, manage FSRs, fielding/SICO, NET/OPNET training, and align with schedules, costs, and customer timelines to deliver reliable GDLS vehicle capabilities.