General Dynamics Mission Systems ยท 2 months ago
SWC Production Deputy Project Manager of Operations (DPMO)
Pittsfield, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $108K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading company in high technology solutions and services for national security. They are seeking a Deputy Project Manager of Operations to enhance performance and profitability within their Strategic Weapons Control line of business, coordinating complex tasks and leading projects to ensure timely delivery and effective resource management.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
Responsibilities
Coordinates and performs more complex cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization
May lead the development of more complex manufacturing and operations plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects
Will be the primary point of contact to Program Management, the program IPT
Will represent the organization as the prime production/manufacturing contact on contracts and projects and proposals
Will be the primary point of contact for cost/schedule performance and resource data management
Will coordinate all manufacturing activity to achieve 100% on time delivery
Maintains capital equipment and overhead budget requirements
Prepares complex departmental reports, purchases, requests, and training and development plans and other data as required
Reviews design work requiring independent evaluation, selection, application of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Works the application of standard engineering principles and methods to the solution of process/production problems
May represent manufacturing on preliminary and critical design reviews led by engineering
Coordinates designs with manufacturing engineering to ensure the practicality of the design and assists in the solution of production difficulties encountered in manufacturing
Directs work and offers technical direction and mentoring to lower level specialists and technicians
May review and approve specifications and drawings for technical accuracy and content as applicable
Implements new manufacturing systems including generating supporting operational documentation under the direction of an engineer
Assists engineering in the evaluation of new manufacturing systems
Interfaces with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing or other groups as required in order to complete project plans
Works independently in following general outlines of assignments
Requires only minimal supervision and very little technical assistance
Normally works under the guidance of an operations manager, senior engineer or project leader
May interface with external customers including DCMA
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience
Requires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignments
Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments
Requires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given task
Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work
Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
Directs the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignments
Mentors others on the team
Fully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approaches
Fully proficient computer skills
Must have a Manufacturing Background
EVMS Certification will be required
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits
Flexible work environment
Contributions are recognized and rewarded
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
2025-11-09
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