IDIQ & Task Order Senior Program Management

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: IDIQ & Task Order Senior Program Management

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

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: 17350669

Description: About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IDIQ & Task Order Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to lead the planning and execution of IDIQ & task orders for the M-SHORAD program. This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of the M-SHORAD production contracts within the allocated budget and schedule.

The DPM will collaborate closely with the Program Manager and other stakeholders to manage contract requirements, supplier coordination, equipment fielding, retrofit activities, procurement, corrective actions, and integrated solution development.

Company Information

Our primary focus at General Dynamics Land Systems is partnering with those who protect our freedom and ensuring their readiness for today's requirements and tomorrow's challenges.

Known for leading-edge innovation, we are developing next-generation capabilities across our portfolio and integrating discriminating technologies to win the future fight. We are a global leader in designing, engineering, producing, supporting and sustaining tracked and wheeled military equipment. General Dynamics Land Systems is headquartered in Sterling Heights, MI and employs approximately 7,300 employees worldwide.

Land Systems is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that offers 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 110,000 people worldwide.

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 and 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)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Lead the execution of assigned IDIQ & development task orders.
• Lead proposal development and create associated kick-off packages in response to customer RFPs.
• Develop project plans and schedules in collaboration with GDLS Engineering, major subcontractors, and other functional organizations. Ensure synchronization and integration of schedules between GDLS and subcontractor partners, including formal IMS deliveries to the customer per contract requirements.
• Manage all projects within agreed-upon contract scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring high-quality deliverables, customer satisfaction, and product safety for the Soldier.
• Ensure timely completion of all project milestones in alignment with internal processes.
• Forecast engineering workforce needs for assigned projects.
• Identify and address critical challenges in a timely manner, managing them to closure.
• Provide project status updates internally and to the customer, including opportunities to interface with leadership.
• Develop and utilize robust metrics to monitor project performance.

Qualifications Sought

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline preferred; other disciplines considered with relevant experience.
• Advanced or additional degree in Business Administration is a plus
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in defense or a highly regulated industry.

• Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing simple or complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding and application of fundamental project management concepts, practices, and procedures to plan and execute engineering projects.
• Proven experience interfacing with customers on technical matters and leading multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other tools to develop presentations and media displays.
• Knowledge of business finances, project budget management, forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.

• Exposure to Oracle applications, and Teamcenter.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD clearance and passport.
• Occasional domestic travel required production facilities, government locations, and/or suppliers.

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.
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IDIQ & Task Order Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to lead the planning and execution of IDIQ & task orders for the M-SHORAD program. This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of the M-SHORAD production contracts within the allocated budget and schedule.

The DPM will collaborate closely with the Program Manager and other stakeholders to manage contract requirements, supplier coordination, equipment fielding, retrofit activities, procurement, corrective actions, and integrated solution development.

Company Information

Our primary focus at General Dynamics Land Systems is partnering with those who protect our freedom and ensuring their readiness for today's requirements and tomorrow's challenges.

Known for leading-edge innovation, we are developing next-generation capabilities across our portfolio and integrating discriminating technologies to win the future fight. We are a global leader in designing, engineering, producing, supporting and sustaining tracked and wheeled military equipment. General Dynamics Land Systems is headquartered in Sterling Heights, MI and employs approximately 7,300 employees worldwide.

Land Systems is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that offers 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 110,000 people worldwide.

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 and 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)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Lead the execution of assigned IDIQ & development task orders.
• Lead proposal development and create associated kick-off packages in response to customer RFPs.
• Develop project plans and schedules in collaboration with GDLS Engineering, major subcontractors, and other functional organizations. Ensure synchronization and integration of schedules between GDLS and subcontractor partners, including formal IMS deliveries to the customer per contract requirements.
• Manage all projects within agreed-upon contract scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring high-quality deliverables, customer satisfaction, and product safety for the Soldier.
• Ensure timely completion of all project milestones in alignment with internal processes.
• Forecast engineering workforce needs for assigned projects.
• Identify and address critical challenges in a timely manner, managing them to closure.
• Provide project status updates internally and to the customer, including opportunities to interface with leadership.
• Develop and utilize robust metrics to monitor project performance.

Qualifications Sought

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline preferred; other disciplines considered with relevant experience.
• Advanced or additional degree in Business Administration is a plus
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in defense or a highly regulated industry.

• Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing simple or complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding and application of fundamental project management concepts, practices, and procedures to plan and execute engineering projects.
• Proven experience interfacing with customers on technical matters and leading multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other tools to develop presentations and media displays.
• Knowledge of business finances, project budget management, forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.

• Exposure to Oracle applications, and Teamcenter.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD clearance and passport.
• Occasional domestic travel required production facilities, government locations, and/or suppliers.

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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