Senior Program Manager

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required 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.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Manager in Scottsdale, Arizona. The selected candidate’s primary focus will be in restricted radio and special communications efforts for tactical operators and intelligence community users. The Senior 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.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and supports advance concept efforts in support of Tactical and Electronic Warfare Communications business segment strategic plans and objectives
  • Interfaces with restricted radio customers to gain and maintain market specific knowledge and understanding of the program products use in the field
• Works with business development team in activities related to the restricted radio programs including competitive analysis and pricing, product requirements, development of marketing materials, and analysis of market trends
  • Develops WBS and WBS dictionary as baseline for scope definition and effective integrated cost/schedule management of the restricted radio programs
  • Balances restricted radio programs plans, risks, and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets
• Responsible for the profit and loss of restricted radio programs

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
• Substantial knowledge of products and technologies including current and potential applications
• Ability to establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
• Ability to lead others in team building, conflict resolution, motivation, and leadership

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Outstanding relationship management and marketing skills

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