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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 11 hours ago

Director, Programs

Colchester, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$159K/yr - $295K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions and related systems. The Director, Programs is responsible for managing a portfolio of complex programs with P&L responsibility, overseeing budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring program objectives are met while maintaining compliance and transparency.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of complex programs with P&L responsibility, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets to ensure cost efficiency, technical performance, and profitability

Leads cross-functional teams across programs, engineering, contracts, finance, operations, and supply chain while promoting collaboration with external stakeholders to achieve program objectives and ensure alignment and accountability

Monitor program metrics and provide regular reports for senior leadership and customers to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance

Leads proposal teams to identify opportunities, create compliant and/or competitive proposals, and support overall portfolio growth

Provides leadership to managers and may also have professional staff

Must have at least one manager level direct report

Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams

Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities

Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Has P&L responsibility

Directs and oversees corporate programs that meet the needs of the organization or its employees or customers

Develops and implements program processes and policies, directs program management staff, and works with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs

Directs the work of programs staff to ensure that work in completed on time or in accordance with established standards or specifications

Ensures that activities are in compliance with organizational policies and any relevant external regulations

Reviews all aspects of corporate programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance

Presents programs status updates to senior management or other stakeholders

Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from HR & General Managers

Identifies, assesses, and mitigates technical, financial, and scheduling risks while leveraging analytics to track performance, forecast outcomes, and report program metrics to stakeholders

Builds and maintains strong relationships with government agencies, military customers, and prime contractors, and international customers

Qualification

Program managementP&L responsibilityLeadership skillsMicrosoft OfficeDecision-making skillsOral communicationWritten communicationMentoringCollaborationDetail oriented

Required

Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Holds or is eligible for a SECRET security clearance