General Dynamics

SLCM-N Deputy Project Manager of Operations (DPMO)

General Dynamics$100K — $108K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience required.
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory due to classified information access.
  • Must obtain Department of Defense Secret clearance after hire.
  • EVMS Certification required.
  • Manufacturing background necessary.
  • Proficient in technical presentation and computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate complex cross-functional tasks in manufacturing operations.
  • Lead the development of manufacturing plans and schedules.
  • Participate in proposal efforts for Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N).
  • Implement and tailor contractual requirements for the program.
  • Generate program documentation specific to operations and manufacturing.
  • Act as primary point of contact for Transition to Production (TTP) activities.
  • Ensure all manufacturing activities achieve 100% on-time delivery.

Benefits

  • Fully on-site position to foster teamwork and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work on high-stakes national security missions.
  • Exposure to innovative technologies in the defense sector.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Deputy Project 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. Be a part of from the ground up on this new program and opportunity within Pittsfield Manufacturing

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
  • Coordinates and performs more complex cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization
  • May lead the development of more complex manufacturing and operations plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects
  • Will be part of the proposal efforts for SLCM-N
  • Will be leading the implementation and tailoring of contractual requirements
  • Will be leading the generation of program documentation specific to Operations/Manufacturing and potentially Supply Chain
  • Will represent Manufacturing in Make/Buy decisions at the program level
  • Will lead the coordination within Manufacturing for development/qualification builds and the applicable floor/plant layout
  • Will be the primary POC in regards to Transition to Production (TTP) activities
  • Will be the primary point of contact to Program Management, the program IPT
  • 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 requirements
  • Prepares complex departmental reports, purchases, requests, and training and development plans and other data as required
  • Reviews 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 engineering
  • Coordinates 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 technicians
  • May review and approve specifications and drawings for technical accuracy and content as applicable
  • Implements new manufacturing systems including generating supporting operational documentation under the direction of an engineer
  • Assists engineering in the evaluation of new manufacturing systems
  • Interfaces 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 assistance
  • Normally works under the guidance of an operations manager, senior engineer or project leader
  • Will interface with external customers including PMO & DCMA

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Requires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignments
  • Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments
  • Requires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given task
  • Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work
  • Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
  • Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
  • Directs the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignments
  • Mentors others on the team
  • Fully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approaches
  • Fully proficient computer skills
  • Must have a Manufacturing Background
  • EVMS Certification will be required
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Workplace Options:
  • This position is fully on-site where you will be part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Manufacturing team.


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 $100,219.00 - USD $108,440.00 /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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103,100 employees
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$67.9 billion
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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