Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Product Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Product Manager

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: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17194632

Description: Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Product Manager

The ARV Product Manager is a leadership position with direct reports that is responsible for engineering execution of ARV. The individual is accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance of the engineering scope on ARV. In support of this portfolio, the selected candidate will lead and manage a team of engineers that operate in roles of project leads, chief/deputy chief engineers and IPT leads. This manager must have strong job knowledge and working relationships within manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and quality. The manager and his/her team will interface directly and work regularly with the internal Program Management Office (PMO) and other process centers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Engineering Performance of ARV scope

• Cost/Schedule/Technical/Risk Management

• Lead process center activities in support of the Program Director

• Train and develop direct employees that report to the individual
• Review and approve all engineering ARV bids
• Prepare and maintain project plans

• Develop engineering inputs to support program requirements

• Interact with the customer as the engineering face to the customer and represent engineering in customer interactions

• Oversee Integrated Product Team (IPT) leaders and/or Control Account Managers (CAMs) / Project Leads specific areas of the project cost, schedule and performance as required

• Work with the cross-functional Process Center leads as required by the Program Director

• Analyze performance, status and progress reports to determine management actions (corrective or preventive) and to ensure program performance
• Lead temporary endeavors undertaken to create unique products, services, deliverables, or outcomes. Coordinate across process centers as needed

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

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 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.
Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Product Manager

The ARV Product Manager is a leadership position with direct reports that is responsible for engineering execution of ARV. The individual is accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance of the engineering scope on ARV. In support of this portfolio, the selected candidate will lead and manage a team of engineers that operate in roles of project leads, chief/deputy chief engineers and IPT leads. This manager must have strong job knowledge and working relationships within manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and quality. The manager and his/her team will interface directly and work regularly with the internal Program Management Office (PMO) and other process centers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Engineering Performance of ARV scope

• Cost/Schedule/Technical/Risk Management

• Lead process center activities in support of the Program Director

• Train and develop direct employees that report to the individual
• Review and approve all engineering ARV bids
• Prepare and maintain project plans

• Develop engineering inputs to support program requirements

• Interact with the customer as the engineering face to the customer and represent engineering in customer interactions

• Oversee Integrated Product Team (IPT) leaders and/or Control Account Managers (CAMs) / Project Leads specific areas of the project cost, schedule and performance as required

• Work with the cross-functional Process Center leads as required by the Program Director

• Analyze performance, status and progress reports to determine management actions (corrective or preventive) and to ensure program performance
• Lead temporary endeavors undertaken to create unique products, services, deliverables, or outcomes. Coordinate across process centers as needed

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

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 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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