Senior Program Manager

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your strong team building skills, you’ll use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division. We’ll rely on the Senior Program Manager to identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines including management reserve for advanced development programs/products or major subcontracts where the scope is not well defined and there is significant possibility for change. You’ll monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules, develops corrective actions, and communicate issues, impacts and corrective actions to program teams and balance programs, risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.

What you’ll experience:

• A fast-paced environment within our Commercial Boards Business Segment
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to lead multi-disciplined teams to deliver critical capabilities to the market

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
• Substantial knowledge in engineering development and/or production programs for integrated hardware and software systems with a high degree of complexity
• Ability to balance competing demands and focus on what drives the most value.
• Skilled strategic thinker than can align product goals with business objectives and anticipate market shifts.
• Ability to translate vision into action by bridging communication gaps between engineering, design, marketing, and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand user pain points and team dynamics to help build better products and stronger teams.
• Ability to interpret data to validate ideas, measure success, and iterate intelligently.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives around the product to inspire teams and win buy-in

What sets you apart:

• You thrive in ambiguity and find creative solutions to complex challenges
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Outstanding relationship management and marketing skills

Target salary range: USD $189, - USD $205,;This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.