General Dynamics Mission Systems Looking for Senior Program Manager at Scottsdale, AZ  Full Time

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:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

This Senior Program Manager position is with Space & Avionics Programs Cyber Systems (SAP-CS) line of business. The space industry is changing drastically driven by significantly lower launch costs, which is enabling new and exciting missions. This inflection point is driving higher growth and opportunities for SAP to address new missions and to counter emerging threats to our nation’s space assets. In addition to the space segment of the SAP portfolio, the DoD is moving network security closer to the warfighter, which is also expanding the role of SAP to address low power, smaller security systems for wearable, leave behind sensors, small UAVs, and intelligent munitions. This push to move out and secure the edge is another growth area for SAP. As such, we need leaders to help drive that growth and to enable new solutions to enhance the capabilities and protect our warfighters.

As a seasoned team leader, you’ll use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division. The Senior Program Manager will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules. We’ll rely on you to balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets, as well as manage people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers.

Utilizing your strong team building skills, you’ll use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division. We’ll rely on the Senior Program Manager to identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines including management reserve for advanced development programs/products or major subcontracts where the scope is not well defined and there is significant possibility for change. You’ll monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules, develops corrective actions, and communicate issues, impacts and corrective actions to program teams and balance programs, risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.

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

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Target salary range: USD $176,200.00/Yr. – USD $190,700.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran