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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 20 hours ago

Sr Director, Programs

Scranton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions and weapons. The role involves planning, managing, and overseeing corporate programs while providing leadership and direction through managers, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and performance standards.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Plans, monitors and manages internal programs from initiation through completion

Leads or coordinates programs, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, troubleshooting and indirect people management

Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions

Provides leadership and direction through managers

Must have at least one manager level direct report

Is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region

Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy

Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities

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

Qualification

Program managementP&L responsibilityLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeManagement skillsDeadline managementCollaborative relationshipsOral communicationWritten communicationMentoringDetail oriented

Required

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Business degree preferred

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to develop and mentor others

Management skills

Leadership skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Detail oriented

Ability to meet deadlines

Program management skills

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Retirement

Work/life benefits

Career development

Recognition programs

Company

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

General Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1996

Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees