Senior Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO), Strategic Weapon Control (SWC) Development & Auxiliary - General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

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 required within a reasonable period of time. 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:

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your strong team building skills, you’ll use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division. We’ll rely on the Senior Program Manager to identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines including management reserve for advanced development programs/products or major subcontracts where the scope is not well defined and there is significant possibility for change. You’ll monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules, develops corrective actions, and communicate issues, impacts and corrective actions to program teams and balance programs, risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Will be the primary point of contact for SWC Development & Auxiliary to Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and the customer when required. 
• Lead non-tactical production programs (i.e. Training, Auxiliary, AWS, Operational Support & Support Equipment).
• Lead MFG in near term/future new design capability programs (i.e. Refresh 2, D5LE2).
• Lead & oversee landsite (TTF/ETS/TETS/SWSA) production efforts through proposal and execution phases.
• Mentor existing MFG Project Leads/DPMOs on Transition to Production
• Document and develop a transition to production checklist that incorporates and accounts for contractual documentation (ODs) and adheres to all GDMS policies and procedures (CPPAL & Common Process).
• Represent MFG as Test Eng./Tester Interface
  • Lead complex electronics failure and/or issue resolution
  • Develop test equipment capacity plan and tracking tool
  • Document Process to support long-term production programs and required floor space
  • Interface with Program Office in development of tester requirements in support of future contracts/production needs (including analysis of floor space and power requirements)
• Will represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts, projects and proposals.
• Coordinate all manufacturing activity to achieve 100% on time delivery
• Coordinate and communicate with project teams to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Monitor program performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Identify and manage program risks and issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders including customers.
• Facilitate and lead meetings, including project kick-offs, status updates, and post-project reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and project delivery.
• Leads and manages proposals within business area.
• Determine the Manufacturing resources needed to support a project.
• Requires only minimal supervision and very little technical assistance.
• Manages business area to achieve all strategic goals.
• Typically leads a department(s) or large complex project or several smaller projects concurrently to meet business and program objectives.
• Leads team members and/or department staff to develop measurements to monitor performance to established processes and procedures.
• Manages people who lead cross-functional program teams that are focused on the delivery of manufacturing hardware.
• Creates an environment that fosters professional growth for team members.
• Delegates assignments to others for developing solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Requires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignments
• Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments
• Requires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given task
• Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work
• Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
• Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Directs the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignments
• Mentors others on the team
• Fully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approaches
• Fully proficient computer skills
• EVMS Certification may be required
• May be required to travel

Workplace Options

• This position is 100% on-site in the Pittsfield, MA facility
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team.

 

Salary Note:This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range:USD $189,535.00 - USD $205,083.00 /Yr.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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans