Product Manager - Tracked Vehicle (Production) - Military Veterans

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Position Title: Product Manager - Tracked Vehicle (Production)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 15519698

Date Posted: Feb 8, 2025

Description: Tracked Vehicle Product Manager - Production

The Domestic Tracked Product Manager - Production is a leadership position with direct reports that is responsible for providing training/development, organization, direction and guidance to the employees responsible for execution of one of our legacy vehicle productions. The portfolio consists of current domestic vehicle platform production support, problem report burndown, and engineering RCCA efforts for design issues impacting production (manufacturing, SCM and sustainment. In support of this portfolio, the selected candidate will lead and manage a team of engineers that operate in roles of product managers, project leads, chief/deputy chief engineers and IPT leads. This manager must have strong job knowledge and working relationships within manufacturing, SCM, and quality. The manager and his/her team will interface directly and work regularly with the internal PMO and other process centers.

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.

Onsite or Hybrid:

• This is an on-site role, comprising of 100% on-site.

What We Offer:

If you are just starting your career or are 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 (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities:

• Will train and develop direct employees that report to the individual.
• This role manages the departmental workload and executes talent hiring and employee performance actions
• Works with program office, manufacturing, QA/SQA, and SCM to resolve production issues as quickly as possible
• Represent the portfolio and department to GDLS leadership and our customers as necessary
• Will review and approve all engineering bids within the portfolio of vehicle products that are under this role's responsibility.
• Conduct performance management activities using the GDLS processes
• Provide direction and guidance to the team of direct reports in the following areas:
  • Generate and execute project plans and integrated schedules
  • Establish funding mechanisms to facilitate work scope (eg, BCRs, WADs)
  • Forecast and maintain project manpower demand file
• Establish & utilize problem reporting metrics to drive and monitor project performance
• Lead engineering RCCA activities for production issues
• Communicate direction and guidance to stakeholders that deliver technical products
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Engineering or (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems preferred but other degrees will be considered with relevant experience).
• MBA/MS a plus
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
• Project Management experience required
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
• Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems
• Proven leadership skills and competencies
• Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
• Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Project Management experience required

Additional Information:

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

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.

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.
Tracked Vehicle Product Manager - Production

The Domestic Tracked Product Manager - Production is a leadership position with direct reports that is responsible for providing training/development, organization, direction and guidance to the employees responsible for execution of one of our legacy vehicle productions. The portfolio consists of current domestic vehicle platform production support, problem report burndown, and engineering RCCA efforts for design issues impacting production (manufacturing, SCM and sustainment. In support of this portfolio, the selected candidate will lead and manage a team of engineers that operate in roles of product managers, project leads, chief/deputy chief engineers and IPT leads. This manager must have strong job knowledge and working relationships within manufacturing, SCM, and quality. The manager and his/her team will interface directly and work regularly with the internal PMO and other process centers.

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.

Onsite or Hybrid:

• This is an on-site role, comprising of 100% on-site.

What We Offer:

If you are just starting your career or are 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 (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities:

• Will train and develop direct employees that report to the individual.
• This role manages the departmental workload and executes talent hiring and employee performance actions
• Works with program office, manufacturing, QA/SQA, and SCM to resolve production issues as quickly as possible
• Represent the portfolio and department to GDLS leadership and our customers as necessary
• Will review and approve all engineering bids within the portfolio of vehicle products that are under this role's responsibility.
• Conduct performance management activities using the GDLS processes
• Provide direction and guidance to the team of direct reports in the following areas:
  • Generate and execute project plans and integrated schedules
  • Establish funding mechanisms to facilitate work scope (eg, BCRs, WADs)
  • Forecast and maintain project manpower demand file
• Establish & utilize problem reporting metrics to drive and monitor project performance
• Lead engineering RCCA activities for production issues
• Communicate direction and guidance to stakeholders that deliver technical products
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Engineering or (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems preferred but other degrees will be considered with relevant experience).
• MBA/MS a plus
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
• Project Management experience required
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
• Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems
• Proven leadership skills and competencies
• Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
• Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Project Management experience required

Additional Information:

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

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.

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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