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Progeny Systems (Acquired by General Dynamics)

Program Manager

Progeny Systems (Acquired by General Dynamics), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States, 01202

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The selected candidate's primary focus will be in support of Production efforts for tactical and auxiliary systems for Shipboard programs used in our nation's strategic deterrent and will work with other PMs and integrated product teams to direct all Production phases of current programs. The selected candidate will also work directly with the Strategic Systems Program (SSP) Special Project 23 (SP23) Branch Program Managers to assure successful accomplishment of the SP23 mission and initiatives. The Program Manager will enhance his/her skill set by working with a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employee will enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. As aspiring leaders, General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) believes there are several enabling behaviors which will influence your success. These behaviors will also serve as leading indicators of likely success (or difficulty), and will be used by your manager in evaluating your performance and growth as a leader, and will serve to build trust from your teams, your customer, and the organization. These behaviors are: Develop yourself Develop others Be a team player Communicate effectively Develop and sustain the relationships you need to be successful Shape culture and positively impact the morale, motivation, and engagement of those around you Operate at the right level and deliver on your commitments Think and act strategically Confront reality Take reasonable, managed risks It is expected the successful candidate will utilize these tenants so they can build on their own essential skills and traits. Responsibilities: Develops & implements product strategies and roadmaps for a specific Production programs Plans, monitors, and controls assigned programs in accordance with current company policies, common processes, and contract terms and conditions, with the highest ethical standards

Executes contracts balancing technical objectives with cost and schedule while ensuring highest quality and meeting all contractual obligations

Identifies and supports advance concept efforts in support of Submarine business area strategic plans and objectives

Analyzes markets and drives/maintains product acceptance in the market by integrating the work of research and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service functions to solve market problems to meet corporate business objectives relating to revenue, margin, quality, and time-to-market

Maintain positive customer satisfaction with direct contact and day-to-day interactions

Interfaces with SSP customer to gain and maintain market specific knowledge and understanding of the Production program products use in the field to formulate their requirements in a Market / Product Requirements Document

Works with marketing team in activities related to the Production programs including competitive analysis and pricing, product requirements, development of marketing materials, and analysis of market trends Uses Production proposal, plans and strategies to develop, define, and implement cohesive, integrated program, subcontractor, and material plans that achieve overall current and long term objectives of the program, business unit, and division

Strive for commonality and efficiencies both within assigned programs and across the spectrum of other SSP programs

Authorizes the Production work, organizes interdepartmental activities, and tracks work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet schedules

Develops WBS and WBS dictionary as baseline for scope definition and effective integrated cost/schedule management of the Production programs

Conducts reviews to drill down into issues on Production programs, identify risks, develop corrective actions, and communicate issues, impacts and corrective actions to Production project teams Works with the engineering and operations team to ensure appropriate alignment of resources to attain Production programs goals

Collaborates with the functional organization to maximize use of resources across the GDMS business and maintain a stable work force

Supports customers on technical questions regarding the Production programs Leads team to identify and quantify risks and opportunities; leads risk mitigation / opportunity capture activities Review management indicators (including program risks) and proactively indicate corrective action when data indicates that intervention is needed

Balances Production programs plans, risks, and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets

Identifies scope changes and develops Production programs positions for equitable cost and schedule adjustments Responsible for the profit and loss of Production programs

Provides expertise and leadership on Earned Value Management Organization, Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting, Analysis and Management Reports. Provides detailed forecasts and result analysis involving SSP Financial Management Benchmarks. Forecasts Production programs completion as required based on performance trends

Support business development by developing accurate and complete Bid and Proposals that are responsive to customer requests and achieve business objective

Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies Leads customer negotiations for Production programs Develops customer relationships and develops new business within Production programs

Champion and support cost saving initiatives using Six Sigma processes. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience - required Exceptional verbal and written communications skills

required Submarine Systems Production experience preferred Familiar with Nuclear Safety Requirements and processes

required Other Job Requirements: Secret Clearance

preferred Demonstrated experience in a matrixed organization, motivating non-direct reports to meet program objective

preferred Demonstrated experience communicating technical, schedule, and financial information to customers

preferred. Ability to translate customer requirements into program planning, scheduling, and task allocations

required Willingness to travel - required Knowledge of GDMS business processes and program management tools - required Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) relationship

preferred Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range

USD $160,331.00 - USD $173,484.00 /Yr. Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans ABOUT GENERAL DYNAMICS IN PITTSFIELD,