Project Management - Sustainment

About the Role: 

The function of this position is to manage a sustainment program with our field operations counterparts and suppliers from proposal through closeout to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements as outlined in applicable contract scope of work

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world. That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win. Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges. Bring your talent.

 Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

 Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect: 

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.

• Collaborate with field managers, production, and suppliers 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 operations teams 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 
• Become knowledgeable on assigned products and families of vehicles 
• Perform other duties assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have: 

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management or related field.
• 5 years experience in a similar role desired
• Proficiency in using ORACLE and associated computer systems.
• Able to demonstrate time management skills and work with diverse groups of employees and customers. 
• Project management /Program management experience 
• Knowledge of Sustainment and Finance activities
• Experience working with USG/DoD customers desired 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and manage workday efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in proposal development, follow on contract negotiations and knowledge of government contracts is a plus. 

What We Offer

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending 
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits 
• 401k match up to (6%) 
• Educational assistance 
• 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 rewarding work environment 
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Additional Information

• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues. 
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance). 

 GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.