General Dynamics · 13 hours ago
Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager Operations (DPMO)
USA-MN-Bloomington
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in engineering high technology solutions for defense and scientific operations. They are seeking a Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager Operations to develop and manage project plans, ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve performance objectives.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops a cohesive project plan, authorizes the work, and manages cost, schedule and technical performance of projects (products, services and supplier content)
Organizes interdepartmental activities to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget
Leads department or cross-functional project teams in matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives
Identifies issues, tracks progress, and follows through on corrective actions
Creates product configurations and data sheets
Supports customers and suppliers on technical questions regarding products
Leads team in forecasting project cost and schedule completion as required based on performance trends
Prepares and presents project status to leadership
Leads team to identify and quantify risks and opportunities; leads risk mitigation/opportunity capture activities
Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies for assigned projects
Develops negotiation plans
Leads customer and supplier negotiations for projects
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
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable amount of time after hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Technical understanding of product(s)
Solid knowledge of work estimating, allocation, scheduling, and authorization
Solid ability to generate cohesive project plans
Solid ability to track work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet schedules
Solid ability to identify issues, track progress, and follow through on effective corrective actions based on data analysis and trends
Solid ability to understand and analyze project financial data
Solid understanding of the fundamentals of risk and opportunity management and ability to apply them to projects and suppliers
Solid ability to lead teams in matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives
Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
Ability to make sound, proactive decisions
Ability to develop and execute proposal plans and strategies
Negotiation skills
Solid knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
May be required to travel
Preferred
Prefer Engineering, Mathematics, or Project Management related degrees
Prefer experience in Defense Manufacturing or Circuit Card Manufacturing
Prefer experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits
Flexible work environment
Contributions are recognized and rewarded
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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