General Dynamics Land Systems
Active Protection Systems Product Manager
General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48310
About the Role:
Join an agile self-motivated team responsible for the development and implementation of advanced survivability systems for ground combat vehicles. The function of this position is to lead a cross-functional team to coordinate activities for the development of Active Protection Systems (APS) for integration to US based ground combat platforms.Company InformationGeneral 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: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 Spendingcompetitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.401k Match (6%)Educational Assistance9-80 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.)On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environmentOnsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness trackResponsibilities/ Assignments that you may be involved
Lead the development of key strategies for program successLead technical program control in planning, budgeting and execution of program.Develop and implement technical program plans with product teams and functional management within program scope, cost, and schedule.Responsible for interfacing with Customers and/or GDLS Sr. Leadership.Exercise authority and responsibility for products and tasks to help integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced and compliant design.Coordinate with supply chain to manage purchases, negotiate with suppliers, and manage material deliveries to support program objectives.Coordinate with suppliers to understand and execute program scopeLead program risk management including identifying risk candidates and risk mitigation plans.Develop and foster a cohesive team, and to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of development tasks during the design phase and physical and functional integration and test activities during the implementation phase.Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have
Bachelor's degree required in EngineeringMinimum of 15 years' experience in the relevant fields of project management and vehicle protection systemsExperience in leading large engineering projectsExperience leading teams in technical development projectsExperience in military vehicle development and integrationProgram and/or project management experience required.Customer interface experience with USG (Defense sector preferred) and/or external suppliers required.Strategic thinking and planning preferred.Team / Matrix management experience preferred.Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areasFamiliarity with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principlesFamiliarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
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)Must be willing to work in an office, lab, proto-type and test site environments.The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.Able to work overtime when required.Limited travel may be required, up to 15%
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 .
Join an agile self-motivated team responsible for the development and implementation of advanced survivability systems for ground combat vehicles. The function of this position is to lead a cross-functional team to coordinate activities for the development of Active Protection Systems (APS) for integration to US based ground combat platforms.Company InformationGeneral 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: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 Spendingcompetitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.401k Match (6%)Educational Assistance9-80 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.)On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environmentOnsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness trackResponsibilities/ Assignments that you may be involved
Lead the development of key strategies for program successLead technical program control in planning, budgeting and execution of program.Develop and implement technical program plans with product teams and functional management within program scope, cost, and schedule.Responsible for interfacing with Customers and/or GDLS Sr. Leadership.Exercise authority and responsibility for products and tasks to help integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced and compliant design.Coordinate with supply chain to manage purchases, negotiate with suppliers, and manage material deliveries to support program objectives.Coordinate with suppliers to understand and execute program scopeLead program risk management including identifying risk candidates and risk mitigation plans.Develop and foster a cohesive team, and to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of development tasks during the design phase and physical and functional integration and test activities during the implementation phase.Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have
Bachelor's degree required in EngineeringMinimum of 15 years' experience in the relevant fields of project management and vehicle protection systemsExperience in leading large engineering projectsExperience leading teams in technical development projectsExperience in military vehicle development and integrationProgram and/or project management experience required.Customer interface experience with USG (Defense sector preferred) and/or external suppliers required.Strategic thinking and planning preferred.Team / Matrix management experience preferred.Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areasFamiliarity with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principlesFamiliarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
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)Must be willing to work in an office, lab, proto-type and test site environments.The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.Able to work overtime when required.Limited travel may be required, up to 15%
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 .