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Senior Logistics Field Execution Project Manager

General Dynamics Land Systems US
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • Full-time
2 days ago

Job Description

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Logistics Field Execution Project Manager to support the Sustainment program. This SME recognized internally as expert in this role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of the defense contracts within the allocated budget and schedule.  This project manager will lead the  integration of multiple functions in the program leadership of one or more vehicle variants, 
configurations and contracts.

This role provides cross-functional technical consultation, innovation, influence and will work closely with the Program Office and other stakeholders to manage Operational Availability & Readiness Analytics, Inventory & Supply Support Requirements, GOCO Facilities & Space Management, Contract execution, Retrofit Activities, Procurement, Field Service Representative (FSR) Management, and Detailed Fielding Support & System Integration/Check‑Out (SICO), New Equipment Training (NET), and OPNET, and Institutional Training Support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Program Office to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded, putting the Customer First.
  • Manage Air Defense sustainment field operations and vehicles with our field operations counterparts from proposal through closeout to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements as outlined in applicable contract scope of work
  • 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 a highly successful partnership
  • Responsible for inventory management of unique parts and STTE for over 200 vehicles.
  • Engage with field managers to continuously improve Sustainment activities, products and services related to fielding, new equipment training, modifications, and sustainment maintenance in order to sustain and expand our business
  • Develop and manage budgets to ensure financial wellness of all assigned contracts. Includes completing ETC and EAC reviews monthly for financial CDRLs, Limitation of Cost Notices (LOCNs), Current Estimate, and Op Plan and adjusting as required.
  • Develop and maintain contingency operations plan in support of global operations.
  • Maintain 90% Operational Availability for program unique assemblies/subassemblies.
  • 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 leadership in the desired format on a regular basis
  • Become knowledgeable on assigned products and families of vehicles

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSterling Heights, MI
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryAerospace and Defense
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1982
Websitehttp://www.gdls.com/

About Company

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Contingency Plansunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Facilities Managementunmatched
  • International Operationsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • OPNET Modeler Network Modeling and Simulation Softwareunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Retrofitunmatched
  • Scorecardingunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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