Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO), you will lead cross-functional teams within manufacturing in support of our Airborne Systems business unit. In this role you will be responsible for the overall manufacturing execution of the programs that you support, including all cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Experience with manufacturing operations, process development and control

Experience with overseeing project performance, cost, scope, and schedule

Experience with generating, analyzing, and monitoring budgets and schedules

Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration within teams/Subject Matter Experts to ensure health of overall program

Analytic and problem solving skills, with advanced decision-making ability

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task

Ability to perform analysis of work flow/load balancing and take appropriate action

What sets you apart:

A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science / Engineering field, is preferred.

Experience with new product introduction manufacturing, and transitioning new programs from development to production

Ability to assess risk and scope changes that may impact program cost and schedule

Proficient understanding of earned value tools

Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, as well as technical, government, and industry standards

Experience in implementing new processes, documentation, and quality/process controls

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects with successful outcomes

Exceptional communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is ON-SITE in Bloomington, MN.

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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range
USD $124,445.00 - USD $138,056.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!