Project Manager (Senior Career Level)

About the Role:

This is an exciting position that is responsible for the planning and execution of engineering support to production and leading the execution of development task orders in support of the Sgt. Stout (formerly M-SHORAD) program. The Sgt. Stout program is the newest ground to air defense system that is based on a Stryker A1 platform.

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:

Starting your career or you are an experience 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 rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

This position will be responsible for the following:

Engineering Support to Production

• Leading the technical management and resolution of production related problem reports in alignment with the needs of the Sgt. Stout Production Program.
• Collaborate with technical leads, ensure high quality corrective actions are developed, validated, and approved through the GDLS and our subcontractor partners' change process.
• When required, planning and managing individual projects for critical/significant issues that pose a significant risk to the production program.
• Coordinating technical activity with the customer to ensure alignment and agreement on the path forward and mitigation plans for technical issues.
• Responsible for communicating obsolescence alerts to the customer and make recommendation for resolution.
• Support internal coordination meetings and ensure effective cross functional communication.

Lead Task Orders as Assigned

• Support proposal development and associated kick-off packages in response to customer RFPs.
• Create project plans/schedules by working with the GDLS Engineering organization, our major subcontractors and other functional organizations. Ensuring project schedules are synchronized and integrated between GDLS and our subcontractor partners. This includes formal IMS deliveries to the customer in accordance with the contract.
• Manage all projects within agreed upon contract scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and ensuring product safety for the Soldier.
• Ensure all project milestones are completed on time and in alignment with our internal processes.
• Forecasting all engineering manpower for theproject(s)for which you are responsible.
• Identify critical issues/risks requiring action in a timely manner and manage to closure.
• Provide status of projects at various meetings, both internally and with the customer, including to Engineering and Program leadership.
• Utilize and/or develop metrics for monitoring project performances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Sought for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or computer engineering preferred. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• Advanced/additional degree, MBA or MS a plus.
• 10+ years relevant experience in the engineering/defense industries.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing complex technical projects.
• Expectation is that the candidate possesses, understands, and can apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects.
• Proven experience in technical interface with customers and ability to lead multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation.
• Analytical skills and ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.
• Must be willing to travel (domestic and/or foreign) as needed (15%).
• Proficiency in Windows XP and Microsoft Office with adequate computer skills to manage the development of presentations and other methods of media display.
• Knowledge of business finances, project budget management and forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) No sponsorship offered.
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required

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.