Deputy Program Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Deputy Program Manager

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: Senior

Requisition ID: 16844370

Description: Deputy Program Manager

This position is a key member of our legacy vehicle leadership team, reporting to the Program Manager for the progam. This is a fast paced, dynamic and demanding program that requires excellent communication, organization, and strategic thinking.

GDLS is seeking a highly motivated and Deputy Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The Deputy Program Manager will assist the Program Manager in overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within the Abrams STS program. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to ensure that project goals are met on time and within budget.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced 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, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%), immediate vesting
• 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, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating program activities to ensure that goals, objectives, and program deliverables are accomplished for each project within scope, cost, and schedule.
• Support program control in planning, budgeting, and execution of program and projects
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Control program risk management, identifying risk candidates. and implement risk mitigation plans as necessary.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including customers and contractors, to ensure program requirements are met and expectations are managed.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, including cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Support the Program Manager in conducting program reviews and audits and in preparing and presenting program status reports to senior management and customers.
• Build and lead diverse teams across enterprise process centers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience. Masters degree a plus.
• 10 plus years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or program management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Department of Defense or similar industry

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements.
• Customer interface experience with USG and/or external suppliers desired
• Proposal development experience preferred (lead or support)
• This position may 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 and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.
Deputy Program Manager

This position is a key member of our legacy vehicle leadership team, reporting to the Program Manager for the progam. This is a fast paced, dynamic and demanding program that requires excellent communication, organization, and strategic thinking.

GDLS is seeking a highly motivated and Deputy Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The Deputy Program Manager will assist the Program Manager in overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within the Abrams STS program. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to ensure that project goals are met on time and within budget.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced 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, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%), immediate vesting
• 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, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating program activities to ensure that goals, objectives, and program deliverables are accomplished for each project within scope, cost, and schedule.
• Support program control in planning, budgeting, and execution of program and projects
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Control program risk management, identifying risk candidates. and implement risk mitigation plans as necessary.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including customers and contractors, to ensure program requirements are met and expectations are managed.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, including cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Support the Program Manager in conducting program reviews and audits and in preparing and presenting program status reports to senior management and customers.
• Build and lead diverse teams across enterprise process centers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience. Masters degree a plus.
• 10 plus years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or program management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Department of Defense or similar industry

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements.
• Customer interface experience with USG and/or external suppliers desired
• Proposal development experience preferred (lead or support)
• This position may 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 and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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