1-4ID Stryker Manager - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: 1-4ID Stryker Manager

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: CO

City: Colorado Springs

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 15342489

Date Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Description: About the Role

The manager role at Fort Carson will lead a team in working with our military counterparts. The manager will act as a liaison between the customer and GDLS personnel.

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.
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

• The Field Maintenance Manager will be required to provide leadership and strategic planning for Stryker Brigade Team and Stryker Sustainment organizations to meet and/or exceed the organization's financial goals and business objectives.
• Manage all aspects of the 1-4ID's Maintenance contracted support personnel and work requirements.
• Responsible for providing leadership to supervisors, field services representatives and employees in the areas of performance management, employee relations, safety, rewards and recognition and talent acquisition.
• Lead, manage, direct, and sustain a high performing repair/overhaul and test organization capable of meeting the demands of both internal and external customer requirements.
• Responsible for the business unit's training program.
• Manage the quality and performance metrics for the team's performance and maintenance procedures.
• Manage operations in the field at remote sites as required to include OCONUS assignments.
• Provide assistance to USG personnel as directed.
• Plan, manage, and execute budget for business unit. Review analysis of activities, cost, operations, and forecast data.
• Define/develop service metrics based on organizational objectives/goals related to target expectations.
• Provide leadership and experience that ensures a smooth operation and flow of activities.
• Has the ability to travel to international locations for extended periods of time.

Qualifications Sought:

• 10+ Years' Experience
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Familiarity with the Stryker family of Ground Combat Vehicles and have a minimum of 10 years of Stryker maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Be able to work autonomously with government personnel;
• Must be able to meet and maintain all deployment requirements, to include a Passport
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills;
• Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office, and shop environments both on and off military installations;
• Capable of obtaining a security clearance, if necessary;
• Able to travel with the GDLS teams to other military or field sites within the U.S and OCONUS;

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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

The manager role at Fort Carson will lead a team in working with our military counterparts. The manager will act as a liaison between the customer and GDLS personnel.

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.
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

• The Field Maintenance Manager will be required to provide leadership and strategic planning for Stryker Brigade Team and Stryker Sustainment organizations to meet and/or exceed the organization's financial goals and business objectives.
• Manage all aspects of the 1-4ID's Maintenance contracted support personnel and work requirements.
• Responsible for providing leadership to supervisors, field services representatives and employees in the areas of performance management, employee relations, safety, rewards and recognition and talent acquisition.
• Lead, manage, direct, and sustain a high performing repair/overhaul and test organization capable of meeting the demands of both internal and external customer requirements.
• Responsible for the business unit's training program.
• Manage the quality and performance metrics for the team's performance and maintenance procedures.
• Manage operations in the field at remote sites as required to include OCONUS assignments.
• Provide assistance to USG personnel as directed.
• Plan, manage, and execute budget for business unit. Review analysis of activities, cost, operations, and forecast data.
• Define/develop service metrics based on organizational objectives/goals related to target expectations.
• Provide leadership and experience that ensures a smooth operation and flow of activities.
• Has the ability to travel to international locations for extended periods of time.

Qualifications Sought:

• 10+ Years' Experience
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Familiarity with the Stryker family of Ground Combat Vehicles and have a minimum of 10 years of Stryker maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Be able to work autonomously with government personnel;
• Must be able to meet and maintain all deployment requirements, to include a Passport
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills;
• Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office, and shop environments both on and off military installations;
• Capable of obtaining a security clearance, if necessary;
• Able to travel with the GDLS teams to other military or field sites within the U.S and OCONUS;

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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