General Dynamics

Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO)

General Dynamics$156K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years relevant experience; or Master's degree with 6+ years experience
  • Experience in managing operations and manufacturing in a defense or related field
  • Strong background in Earned Value Management preferred
  • Ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple functions
  • Proficient computer skills including ability to present technical information effectively
  • Strong mentorship skills to guide junior associates

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate complex cross-functional tasks supporting operations/manufacturing
  • Lead development of manufacturing and operations plans
  • Serve as primary contact for Program Management and project teams
  • Manage cost/schedule performance and oversee resource data
  • Ensure 100% on-time delivery of manufacturing activities
  • Prepare departmental reports and manage budget requirements
  • Interface with engineering and quality control for manufacturing success

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-stakes national security missions
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaboration with esteemed customers across the defense sector
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and techniques
  • Engagement in a supportive team environment focused on mentoring
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO).  The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Coordinates and performs more complex cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organizationMay lead the development of more complex manufacturing and operations plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects

Will be the primary point of contact to Program Management, the program IPT 

Will represent the organization as the prime production/manufacturing contact on contracts and projects and proposals

Will be the primary point of contact for cost/schedule performance and resource data management

Will coordinate all manufacturing activity to achieve 100% on time delivery

Maintains capital equipment and overhead budget requirementsPrepares complex departmental reports, purchases, requests, and training and development plans and other data as requiredReviews design work requiring independent evaluation, selection, application of standard engineering techniques and procedures Works the application of standard engineering principles and methods to the solution of process/production problems May represent manufacturing on preliminary and critical design reviews led by engineeringCoordinates designs with manufacturing engineering to ensure the practicality of the design and assists in the solution of production difficulties encountered in manufacturing Directs work and offers technical direction and mentoring to lower level specialists and techniciansMay review and approve specifications and drawings for technical accuracy and content as applicableImplements new manufacturing systems including generating supporting operational documentation under the direction of an engineerAssists engineering in the evaluation of new manufacturing systemsInterfaces with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing or other groups as required in order to complete project plans Works independently in following general outlines of assignments Requires only minimal supervision and very little technical assistanceNormally works under the guidance of an operations manager, senior engineer or project leader May interface with external customers including DCMA

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Requires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignmentsRequires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignmentsRequires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given taskRequires the ability to plan, schedule and execute workGrasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignmentsShows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little directionDirects the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignmentsMentors others on the teamFully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approachesFully proficient computer skills

 

Manufacturing Background & Earned Value Management Experience Highly Preffered 

Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $156,444.00 - USD $169,277.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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