Job DescriptionWe currently have a Program Management opportunity for our International Tactical Communications and Information Systems (TacCIS) Team within GDMS-International.
The Program Manager leads the capture, planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of complex, cross-functional International programs that drives strategic business outcomes. Acting as the central point of accountability, the Program Manager coordinates resources, manages stakeholder expectations, mitigates risks, and ensures that all program components are aligned with the organization's goals, budget, and timeline.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan, monitor, and control the work on programs and maintain overall accountability for the cost, schedule, risk, and profit performance of the assigned portfolio through metrics and techniques.
- Ensure compliance for technical and programmatic requirements within program budgets.
- Ensure all services and products are completed on time and on budget to customer requirements.
- Keep current the Statement of Work, Program Management Plan, and all related program management documents.
- Lead program reviews, both internally and with the customer, reporting and providing status of activities on a timely basis.
- Act as a point of escalation and resolution for program issues and roadblocks.
- Analyze risk (e.g. technical, cost, and schedule), and initiate corrective action.
- Lead strategic initiatives to support portfolio growth and longer-term business continuity, including generation of mitigation plans.
- Manage the preparation for requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and basis of estimates
- Ensure a high-level of customer intimacy and satisfaction.
- Manage program resources through liaison with engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Product teams.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to program teams.
- Initiate product, service, and process improvements.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline required, PMP considered highly desirable.
- 10 + years experience in Program Management, ideally in complex technical projects or defence and aerospace, preference for international markets.
- Experience in managing programs according to cost, schedule, and quality commitments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
- Desire and capability to interact effectively with customers to influence, negotiate, assure a level of intimacy and satisfaction, and grow the assigned portfolio.
- Leadership skills including interpersonal skills and collaboration.
- Strong writing skills and experience writing program management plans.
- Experience in planning techniques and fiscal management.
- Capability to provide effective briefings to Senior Management both internally as well as externally within our customer base.
- Creative problem solving to contribute to continuous growth and improvement.
- International travel will be required with this position.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.
Additional InformationThe hiring range for this position is $130,000 to $165,000 CAD per annum. This role is eligible for a management incentive plan. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
- Relevant experience
- Technical and non-technical skills
- Education and certifications
BenefitsAs a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, you'll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
- Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees' children.
