Project Management - Foreign Military Sales Sustainment Programs Job at GD Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI

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  • GD Land Systems
  • Sterling Heights, MI

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Position Title: Project Management - Foreign Military Sales Sustainment Programs

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 14773483

Date Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Description: About the Role:

The function of this position is to manage General Dynamics Land Systems existing platform Vehicles (FMS Foreign Military Sales) field operations. This includes working with our field operations counterparts from proposal through closeout meeting cost, scheduling and performance requirements as outlined in the applicable contract from the customer.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending (eligibility on day one.
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance
  • 401k Match (6%) day one
  • Educational Assistance (up to $10,000 per year)
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
  • On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
  • Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
  • Collaborate with field managers to collectively manage, plan and schedule overall profile for field execution requirements
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with multiple internal and external customers leading to highly successful partnerships
  • Engage with field managers to continuously improve the organizations products and services related fielding, new equipment training, modifications, and sustainment maintenance in order to sustain and expand our business.
  • Develop and manage budgets and budget trackers to ensure financial wellness of all assigned vehicle platforms/products
  • Organize and host weekly meetings with field managers to discuss and maintain /course correct program and project activities and metrics
  • Provide or coordinate for engineering technical support to field teams for assigned GDLS families of vehicles as needed
  • Maintain assigned program and project balanced score card
  • Consolidate all assigned program efforts and metrics and provide to leadership in the desired format on a regular basis
  • Support the implementation of Safety, DEI, WSBM, ISO, Lean Six Sigma and other GDLS initiatives as required
  • Become knowledgeable on assigned products and families of vehicles
  • Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:
  • Bachelors Degree required
  • 3-5 years of experience in Sustainment Program and Project Management activities
  • Experience in proposal development, follow on contract negotiations and knowledge of government contracts is a plus
  • Able to demonstrate time management skills and work with diverse groups of employes as well as customers.
  • Project management /Program management experience required
  • Knowledge and experience with a financial management system required (i.e. Oracle, CLM)
  • Experience working with USG/DoD customers desired
  • Experience and/or certification with Six Sigma Lean Principals
  • This role will require the candidate to work well in a team environment as well as individual contributor.
  • Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
  • Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Products required.
Additional Information
  • This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Limited travel maybe required including foreign travel if needed.
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role:

The function of this position is to manage General Dynamics Land Systems existing platform Vehicles (FMS Foreign Military Sales) field operations. This includes working with our field operations counterparts from proposal through closeout meeting cost, scheduling and performance requirements as outlined in the applicable contract from the customer.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending (eligibility on day one.
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance
  • 401k Match (6%) day one
  • Educational Assistance (up to $10,000 per year)
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
  • On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
  • Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
  • Collaborate with field managers to collectively manage, plan and schedule overall profile for field execution requirements
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with multiple internal and external customers leading to highly successful partnerships
  • Engage with field managers to continuously improve the organizations products and services related fielding, new equipment training, modifications, and sustainment maintenance in order to sustain and expand our business.
  • Develop and manage budgets and budget trackers to ensure financial wellness of all assigned vehicle platforms/products
  • Organize and host weekly meetings with field managers to discuss and maintain /course correct program and project activities and metrics
  • Provide or coordinate for engineering technical support to field teams for assigned GDLS families of vehicles as needed
  • Maintain assigned program and project balanced score card
  • Consolidate all assigned program efforts and metrics and provide to leadership in the desired format on a regular basis
  • Support the implementation of Safety, DEI, WSBM, ISO, Lean Six Sigma and other GDLS initiatives as required
  • Become knowledgeable on assigned products and families of vehicles
  • Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:
  • Bachelors Degree required
  • 3-5 years of experience in Sustainment Program and Project Management activities
  • Experience in proposal development, follow on contract negotiations and knowledge of government contracts is a plus
  • Able to demonstrate time management skills and work with diverse groups of employes as well as customers.
  • Project management /Program management experience required
  • Knowledge and experience with a financial management system required (i.e. Oracle, CLM)
  • Experience working with USG/DoD customers desired
  • Experience and/or certification with Six Sigma Lean Principals
  • This role will require the candidate to work well in a team environment as well as individual contributor.
  • Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
  • Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Products required.
Additional Information
  • This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Limited travel maybe required including foreign travel if needed.
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



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