Senior Program Manager - Scottsdale, United States - General Dynamics Mission Systems

Description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position GDMS is actively seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee the Production, delivery, and in some cases, the development of a portfolio of Software-Defined Radios and accessories under contract with the United States Navy and other services .

This is a large, high visibility DoD Program presently in Full Rate Production.

Production and deign efforts are currently performed internally at GDMS facilities as well as via subcontracts to other Electronic Assembly suppliers.

In addition to the below-listed required skills, a demonstrated technical competency, (obtained via formal education or actual working experience) in modern electronic manufacturing processes, Government wireless communication waveforms, Military Radios, Software-defined radios and COMSEC/TRANSEC is mandatory in order to represent the activities on this program to both the prime contractor and the Navy customer personnel.

The candidate must either currently possess a US security clearance of (at least) the Secret level or be willing and able to apply for one and live within the required conditions to maintain it.

In addition to managing existing contracted activities, this Program Manager (in partnership with the BD community) is expected to organically grow the contracted portfolio by exploring new customers/new capabilities to expand the business.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
Develops & implements product/program strategies, roadmaps, and cohesive integrated plans for portfolio to meet business and program objectives relating to revenue, margin, quality, and time-to-market
Develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables
Balances programs, risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets
Conducts reviews to drill down into issues on products/programs, identify issues, develop corrective actions, and communicate issues, impacts and corrective actions to program teams
Set standards for metric reviews over a family of programs/product line or within a business area
Manages people who lead department or cross-functional program teams in matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives
Prepares and presents program/product status to leadership and external customers
Reviews organizational capabilities, and development/execution of strategies, to improve the competitiveness of the organization through actions such as professional growth & development, strategic hiring, strategic partnering, and acquisitions
Interfaces with customers on technical matters regarding program/products
Develops customer relationships and develops new business within the market/program
Identifies market/scope changes and develops product/program positions for costs/price and feature changes or equitable cost/schedule adjustments
Develops personnel to ensure efficient operation
Delegates assignments to others for developing solutions
Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies
Effectively engages in complex negotiations involving various aspects of the business area
Responsible for directing other product/program managers and responsibility for managing people including performance evaluations and pay increase recommendations
Leads the patent and data rights for the products/programs/proposals/subcontracts
May be responsible for directing the planning, proposal preparation, negotiation, budgeting, performance measurement, and profit generation of other program managers

This position is responsible for establishing and achieving operational and people excellence objectives for Program Performance Management (PPM)
Ensures the organization is recognized as value-added to the business through effective and efficient level of service including consistent implementation of analysis and recommendations, standard tools, policies, and procedures based on program requirements
This senior manager will mentor employees in both current assignments and career advancement
Promotes & engages employees in the organization's vision, strategy, and goals
Builds and leads effective employee teams to include: goal setting, effective working relationships, role clarification, problem solving
Manages, trains (OJT), and mentors managers and analysts in the realm of program management and program performance areas of expertise
Provides on-going performance and career development feedback; addresses disciplinary issues as necessary
Develops process improvements for department, monitor progress toward the objectives to ensure projects achieve desired results
Manages and controls staffing forecasts in alignment with the department budget, selecting and hiring new employees as necessary to support the business needs
Allocates resources according to skillsets and program requirements
Collaborates with other parts of the business
Provides interpretation in executing company-wide policy and procedures and EVMS related DFARs and DIDs
Maintains on-going open, two-way communication with employees, department leadership team, program managers, and business leaders
Conducts EVMS training, ensures compliance with EVMS; supports government audits to demonstrate compliance

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Highly skilled at effective negotiation and influence
Significant leadership and supervisory skills
In-depth experience in executing program lifecycle; Program Management experience a plus
Significant knowledge in EVMS methodology, principles, and auditing
Subcontract management skills
Significant skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
Significant analytical and time management skills are required
Respect for discretion and private information
Effective listening, communication, and presentation skills; public speaking experience
Effectively delegates assignments to others for developing solutions
Expert interpersonal skills
Skilled at identifying issues, impacts, and corrective actions to proactively resolve or minimize impact
Significant team building skills to develop rapport and relationship with team, internal stakeholders, and external customers
Must have the ability to multitask and set priorities
Must be an independent thinker who is self-driven
Expert in Earned Value Management cost or scheduling tools
Significant experience in coordination of program requirements across planning stages with several subcontractors across distinct product lines
Domain expertise in program and/or product life cycle, material management, financial processes, and contracting structure
Significant experience with DCMA and DCAA audits
Working understanding of government procurement cycle
Due to the nature of work performed, U.S. citizenship is required
Critical for this Production Program Manager role:

The ability to understand the needs, strategies, and motivations of customers... and to be the voice of our customers to others within the company.

The ability to lead and or participate strongly in the development and implementation of strategy and tactics for acquiring new business.

Strong relationship management and marketing skills.

The ability to support and recommend business proposal development.

Being Customer service driven and able to ensure that commitments to customers are communicated, understood, and completed. Strong communication skills including presentations, one-on-one and groups.

The ability to manage or participate in the development of proposals, and negotiation of business agreements.

The ability to develop relationships necessary to better understand the customer's needs and decision-making processes. The ability to convey the company's interests to the customer and the customer's requirements to company management.

OTHER NECESSARY CRITERIA:
Must embrace and exhibit behaviors that are aligned with the Maritime and Strategic Systems Leadership Model to include the following:
Develop Yourself
Develop Others
Be a Team Player
Communicate Effectively
Develop and sustain the relationships you need to be successful
Shape culture and positively impact morale, motivation, and engagement of those around you
Operate at the right level and deliver on your commitments
Think and act strategically
Confront reality
Take reasonable, managed risks

JOB LOCATION:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)

engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.

With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.

Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.

You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.
EOE/Disability/Veteran

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