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Position Title: Program Business 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: 16504390
Description: About the Role: Reports directly to the Program Director, Modernization - Main Battle Tank Systems. This position is for the Program Business Manager (PM) for Main Battle Tank Modernization Programs. Responsible for the successful business execution of our tracked vehicle modernization programs within the allotted budget and schedule. Core responsibility is tight financial oversight of the programs with a PM focus and insight into successful execution of scope on schedule.
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%).
- 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.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: - Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded (Put the Customer First).
- Develop and foster a Positive Organizational environment to build a cohesive team (Workplace of Choice).
- Act as the Program Business Manager, with accountability to the Modernization Program Director, for closely monitoring and managing financial performance while balancing the program goals of schedule and scope.
- Quickly identify deviations from plan and engage to team to restore plan compliance.
- Work with PM and EM to monitor and manage supplier performance through Supply Chain Management.
- Work with the PM and Engineering Manager to determine allocation of Management Reserve to reduce overall program risk.
- Disseminate communications to all stakeholders and keep management informed on status (Communicate with a Purpose).
Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in this position looks like: - Delivering on our promises - Meet the customer "want" with high-quality and reliable performance; timely and helpful responsiveness; set high expectations and standards
- Be a genuine partner - Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don't be afraid to say when you don't know or need help (socialize speed bumps)
- Be accountable - Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions; demonstrate humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions, even "outside your lane"
- Be one Company - Transcendence in representing all aspects of GDLS with all Customers; when a decision is made, everyone supports it
- Listen and ask - Complex problem solving, relentless communication; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)
- Make it easy to do business with us - Responsive to Customer needs and wants, don't abandon hard constraints, but little things go a long way; consensus when possible; strengthen your understanding of our products and services
- Balance our financial priorities - Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results
Qualifications Sought: - Bachelor's Degree or Higher.
- At least 10 years of related experience
- Program Management, Engineering Project Management, Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership, or related understanding and experience.
- Experience in planning and implementing manufacturing plant improvements is a plus.
- Experience managing efforts and/or negotiating contracts with customer, teammates, and/or subcontractors.
- Understanding and experience with Government contracts.
- Experience with Risk Management and/or Unit Manufacturing Cost Management preferred.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)
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.
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: Reports directly to the Program Director, Modernization - Main Battle Tank Systems. This position is for the Program Business Manager (PM) for Main Battle Tank Modernization Programs. Responsible for the successful business execution of our tracked vehicle modernization programs within the allotted budget and schedule. Core responsibility is tight financial oversight of the programs with a PM focus and insight into successful execution of scope on schedule.
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%).
- 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.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: - Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded (Put the Customer First).
- Develop and foster a Positive Organizational environment to build a cohesive team (Workplace of Choice).
- Act as the Program Business Manager, with accountability to the Modernization Program Director, for closely monitoring and managing financial performance while balancing the program goals of schedule and scope.
- Quickly identify deviations from plan and engage to team to restore plan compliance.
- Work with PM and EM to monitor and manage supplier performance through Supply Chain Management.
- Work with the PM and Engineering Manager to determine allocation of Management Reserve to reduce overall program risk.
- Disseminate communications to all stakeholders and keep management informed on status (Communicate with a Purpose).
Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in this position looks like: - Delivering on our promises - Meet the customer "want" with high-quality and reliable performance; timely and helpful responsiveness; set high expectations and standards
- Be a genuine partner - Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don't be afraid to say when you don't know or need help (socialize speed bumps)
- Be accountable - Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions; demonstrate humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions, even "outside your lane"
- Be one Company - Transcendence in representing all aspects of GDLS with all Customers; when a decision is made, everyone supports it
- Listen and ask - Complex problem solving, relentless communication; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)
- Make it easy to do business with us - Responsive to Customer needs and wants, don't abandon hard constraints, but little things go a long way; consensus when possible; strengthen your understanding of our products and services
- Balance our financial priorities - Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results
Qualifications Sought: - Bachelor's Degree or Higher.
- At least 10 years of related experience
- Program Management, Engineering Project Management, Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership, or related understanding and experience.
- Experience in planning and implementing manufacturing plant improvements is a plus.
- Experience managing efforts and/or negotiating contracts with customer, teammates, and/or subcontractors.
- Understanding and experience with Government contracts.
- Experience with Risk Management and/or Unit Manufacturing Cost Management preferred.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)
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.
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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