Senior Program Manager

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 TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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.

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.

• What you'll experience:

  • Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

  What you bring to the table:

  • 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: TS/SCI time of hire is highly desirable. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring successful program execution from the team and is expected to have a high-level of proficiency in applicable technical and financial concepts as well as communications up and down the organization.
  • The Program Manager must have demonstrated and relevant experience working with both internal and external customers, delivering complex systems and solutions
  • The Program Manager is accountable for the overall execution of the project and will work to establish project baselines, monitor performance against the baseline, drive the implementation of technical solution, support change proposals and new business opportunities, and help achieve customer growth to ensure the project achieves its commitments at all levels.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team leaders.
  • Develops WBS and WBS dictionary as baseline for scope definition and effective integrated cost/schedule management of the project
  • Experience developing cost baselines, program schedules in MS Project, and risk plans
  • Skilled in managing technical projects to a cost and schedule baseline using Earned Value Management (EVMS) principles
  • Prepares and presents program status to leadership and external customers, relays issues, impacts, and corrective actions on programs to internal and external representatives
  • Balances project plans, risks, and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets
  • Identifies scope changes and develops project positions for equitable cost and schedule adjustments
  • Responsible for the profit and loss of projects
  • Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies
  • Supports/develops customer relationships and develops new business within the market/project
  • Supports/develops negotiation plans
  • Supports/leads customer negotiations for projects
  • Some business development experience is a plus

  What sets you apart:

  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site
While on-site, you will be a part of the in San Jose, CA team

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Target salary range: USD $248,651.00/Yr. - USD $275,848.00/Yr. 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.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

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