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General Dynamics · 5 days ago

Sr. Program Manager – Satellite Payload Development/Production

USA-AZ-Scottsdale

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

General Dynamics is a leading company in high technology solutions and services for defense and scientific missions. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager for Satellite Payload Development/Production to lead teams in developing RF satellite payloads and managing multi-million dollar programs for National Security Space customers.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop industry-leading RF satellite payloads for National Security Space programs, working with payload architects and build/test teams to revolutionize both on-board processing capability and time-to-market

As a Payload Development Program Manager for our Space Systems business area, you will lead teams of specialists in satellite electronics design and production to build, test, and deliver high-performance RF and processing equipment to our prime contractor customers

You will manage multi-$100M program(s) sponsored by our National Security Space customers

You will be responsible for program execution, customer relationships, program sales/earnings/cash-flow goals and forecasts, and program shaping strategies to manage execution risk while delivering next-generation capabilities supporting our customer’s mission

In partnership with our engineering project managers, you will create program execution plans and schedules, proactively manage risks and opportunities, and skillfully address schedule and technical issues

You will present program status and strategies to corporate executives and customer senior leaders

In partnership with our Business Development professionals, you will lead proposals to win new and follow-on programs

Qualification

Program ManagementRF Payload DevelopmentEarned Value ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementContract ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

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

Department of Defense TS security clearance is required at time of hire

Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

U.S. citizenship is required

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 requirements

Preferred

Proven program management experience with high-reliability spaceflight hardware for National Security Space

Strong foundation in Earned Value Management and structured risk management

Leadership in RF payload development and production

Mission focus, with willingness to learn our customer's mission and advocate for our solutions in mission terms using the customer's vocabulary

Experience in resolving schedule challenges and implementing contingency plans, as well as overseeing recovery from build/test issues

Experience managing scope control on complex development/production contracts, including fixed-price contracts

Interest in overseeing programs with a strong component of technology maturation and technology risk management, and willingness to learn the related RF technology fundamentals

Comfortable managing a portfolio that evolves over time; at times, you may be responsible for one large program or multiple smaller technology development programs

Ability to work collaboratively with highly experienced engineers and architects to solve technical and programmatic challenges, including design-to-cost and design-to-schedule