Program Manager Defense Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.
Clearance: Department of Defense Secret clearance is required at the time of hire, with the ability to obtain Department of Defense Top Secret with Polygraph eligibility is also 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. 

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.
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 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.

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:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
• Strong knowledge of products and technologies including current and potential applications
• Skilled in the development and implementation of product/program strategy and tactics, particularly related to lower rate production of build to print hardware designs, demonstrating the ability to identify and implement efficiency improvements 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to relay issues, impacts, and corrective actions on programs to internal and external representatives
• Proven experience managing critical customer relationships ensuring healthy collaboration while protecting the program from scope creep.
• Demonstrated skills understanding and carefully managing complex contracts and contract requiements
• Proven ability to meet or exceed financial commitments to the business and proactively identifiy/mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities

What sets you apart:

• Reslience and composure when faced with unexpected challenges
• Creative thinker with the ability to manage a complex, multi faceted program 
• Leadership with a mindset of developing and sustaining healthy relationships ensuring a culture that promotes transparency, cooperation and respect
• Commitment to servant leadership

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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