Program Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17603358

Description: About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to lead the planning and execution of the Stryker STS project. The DPM will collaborate closely with the Program Manager and other stakeholders to manage contract requirements, supplier coordination, equipment fielding, retrofit activities, procurement, corrective actions, and integrated solution development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of assigned STS Work Directives.
• Lead proposal development and create associated kick-off packages in response to customer RFPs.
• Develop project plans and schedules in collaboration with GDLS Engineering, major subcontractors, and other functional organizations. Ensure synchronization and integration of schedules between GDLS and subcontractor partners, including formal IMS deliveries to the customer per contract requirements.
• Manage all projects within agreed-upon contract scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring high-quality deliverables, customer satisfaction, and product safety for the Soldier.
• Ensure timely completion of all project milestones in alignment with internal processes.
• Forecast engineering workforce needs for assigned projects.
• Identify and address critical challenges in a timely manner, managing them to closure.
• Provide project status updates internally and to the customer, including opportunities to interface with leadership.
• Develop and utilize robust metrics to monitor project performance.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a business or engineering discipline preferred; other disciplines considered with relevant experience.
• Advanced or additional degree in Business Administration is a plus.
• Experience: 10+ years, preferred, of relevant experience in defense or a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated project experience overseeing simple or complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding and application of fundamental project management concepts, practices, and procedures to plan and execute engineering projects.
• Proven experience interfacing with customers on technical matters and leading multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other tools to develop presentations and media displays.
• Knowledge of business finances and EVM, project budget management, forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.
• Exposure to Oracle applications, and Teamcenter.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD clearance and passport.
• Occasional domestic travel required production facilities, government locations, and/or suppliers.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to lead the planning and execution of the Stryker STS project. The DPM will collaborate closely with the Program Manager and other stakeholders to manage contract requirements, supplier coordination, equipment fielding, retrofit activities, procurement, corrective actions, and integrated solution development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of assigned STS Work Directives.
• Lead proposal development and create associated kick-off packages in response to customer RFPs.
• Develop project plans and schedules in collaboration with GDLS Engineering, major subcontractors, and other functional organizations. Ensure synchronization and integration of schedules between GDLS and subcontractor partners, including formal IMS deliveries to the customer per contract requirements.
• Manage all projects within agreed-upon contract scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring high-quality deliverables, customer satisfaction, and product safety for the Soldier.
• Ensure timely completion of all project milestones in alignment with internal processes.
• Forecast engineering workforce needs for assigned projects.
• Identify and address critical challenges in a timely manner, managing them to closure.
• Provide project status updates internally and to the customer, including opportunities to interface with leadership.
• Develop and utilize robust metrics to monitor project performance.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a business or engineering discipline preferred; other disciplines considered with relevant experience.
• Advanced or additional degree in Business Administration is a plus.
• Experience: 10+ years, preferred, of relevant experience in defense or a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated project experience overseeing simple or complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding and application of fundamental project management concepts, practices, and procedures to plan and execute engineering projects.
• Proven experience interfacing with customers on technical matters and leading multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other tools to develop presentations and media displays.
• Knowledge of business finances and EVM, project budget management, forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.
• Exposure to Oracle applications, and Teamcenter.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD clearance and passport.
• Occasional domestic travel required production facilities, government locations, and/or suppliers.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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