Program Manager - Military Veterans

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: Senior

Requisition ID: 15200973

Date Posted: Nov 13, 2024

Description: About the Role

Reports directly to the Program Director, Modernization - Main Battle Tank Systems.

This position is for the Program Manager (PM) for Main Battle Tank Production Planning. Responsible for the successful execution of the Abrams Production Modernization contract and the Abrams Facilities Contract within the allotted budget and schedule. Additional responsibilities include supporting management of contract, design change, plant planning, procurement, build, and delivery corrective action, and logistics efforts.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded (Put the Customer First).
• Develop and foster a Positive Organizational environment to build a cohesive team (Workplace of Choice).
• Act as the Program Manager, with full decision-making responsibility and authority, for JSMC plant modernization planning and implementation.
• Lead efforts to manage Risk on the program and lead Risk Review Boards, and present Risks to customer and GDLS leadership at formal reviews.
• Develop analysis to determine allocation of Management Reserve to reduce overall program risk.
• Develop and implement manufacturing planning plans across multiple programs that use JSMC.
• Develop new and improved manufacturing planning and processes to improve efficiency (Innovate Business Processes).
• Coordinate efforts of suppliers through Supply Chain Management.
• Work with all designated Product Team's to ensure key interfaces are identified and that stakeholder interests are managed within scope, cost and schedule.
• Disseminate communications to all stakeholders and keep management informed on status (Communicate with a Purpose).
• Expectation of significant JSMC (Lima, OH) on-site time.

Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in this position looks like:
Delivering on our promises - Meet the customer "want" with high-quality and reliable performance; timely and helpful responsiveness; set high expectations and standards

Be a genuine partner - Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don't be afraid to say when you don't know or need help (socialize speed bumps)

Be accountable - Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions; demonstrate humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions, even "outside your lane"

Be one Company - Transcendence in representing all aspects of GDLS with all Customers; when a decision is made, everyone supports it

Listen and ask - Complex problem solving, relentless communication; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)

Make it easy to do business with us - Responsive to Customer needs and wants, don't abandon hard constraints, but little things go a long way; consensus when possible; strengthen your understanding of our products and services

Balance our financial priorities - Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher.
• Program Management, Engineering Project Management, Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership, or related understanding and experience.
• Experience in planning and implementing manufacturing plant improvements is a plus.
• Experience managing efforts and/or negotiating contracts with customer, teammates, and/or subcontractors.
• Understanding and experience with Government contracts.
• Experience with Risk Management and/or Unit Manufacturing Cost Management preferred.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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

Reports directly to the Program Director, Modernization - Main Battle Tank Systems.

This position is for the Program Manager (PM) for Main Battle Tank Production Planning. Responsible for the successful execution of the Abrams Production Modernization contract and the Abrams Facilities Contract within the allotted budget and schedule. Additional responsibilities include supporting management of contract, design change, plant planning, procurement, build, and delivery corrective action, and logistics efforts.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded (Put the Customer First).
• Develop and foster a Positive Organizational environment to build a cohesive team (Workplace of Choice).
• Act as the Program Manager, with full decision-making responsibility and authority, for JSMC plant modernization planning and implementation.
• Lead efforts to manage Risk on the program and lead Risk Review Boards, and present Risks to customer and GDLS leadership at formal reviews.
• Develop analysis to determine allocation of Management Reserve to reduce overall program risk.
• Develop and implement manufacturing planning plans across multiple programs that use JSMC.
• Develop new and improved manufacturing planning and processes to improve efficiency (Innovate Business Processes).
• Coordinate efforts of suppliers through Supply Chain Management.
• Work with all designated Product Team's to ensure key interfaces are identified and that stakeholder interests are managed within scope, cost and schedule.
• Disseminate communications to all stakeholders and keep management informed on status (Communicate with a Purpose).
• Expectation of significant JSMC (Lima, OH) on-site time.

Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in this position looks like:
Delivering on our promises - Meet the customer "want" with high-quality and reliable performance; timely and helpful responsiveness; set high expectations and standards

Be a genuine partner - Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don't be afraid to say when you don't know or need help (socialize speed bumps)

Be accountable - Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions; demonstrate humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions, even "outside your lane"

Be one Company - Transcendence in representing all aspects of GDLS with all Customers; when a decision is made, everyone supports it

Listen and ask - Complex problem solving, relentless communication; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)

Make it easy to do business with us - Responsive to Customer needs and wants, don't abandon hard constraints, but little things go a long way; consensus when possible; strengthen your understanding of our products and services

Balance our financial priorities - Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher.
• Program Management, Engineering Project Management, Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership, or related understanding and experience.
• Experience in planning and implementing manufacturing plant improvements is a plus.
• Experience managing efforts and/or negotiating contracts with customer, teammates, and/or subcontractors.
• Understanding and experience with Government contracts.
• Experience with Risk Management and/or Unit Manufacturing Cost Management preferred.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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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