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Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience As a Project Manager for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO), you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for organizing, planning, and executing projects while working within budgets and schedules restraints. Project Managers lead teams, define project goals, communicate with stakeholders, and see a project through to its closure. The Project Manager plays a key role in the company’s success for the manufacture of Beryllium products for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment. What sets you apart: Effective at negotiating terms with customers, suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders. Ability to bring everyone in line with strategic goals or manage interpersonal conflicts within the team Experience and ability to identify and quantify project risks and implement a risk mitigation strategy Experience with budget management to effectively identify where costs are being overrun and what changes and controls need to be made to control costs Relationship management skills to develop and nurture relationships with customers, vendors, and team members DUTIES: Manages multiple programs / projects from proposal phase through final delivery to meet or exceed budget, schedule, and contractual requirements Uses proposal plans and strategies to assist team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program / product, subcontractor, material, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program / product, business unit, and division Develops integrated budget and schedule baselines including management reserve for programs / products that are complex in nature, high value, for a new or existing customer, or in a new market area Monitors cost and schedule performance to baseline plans to ensure performance is sufficient to meet program / product budgets, schedules, and technical requirements Develops a comprehensive Estimate to Complete (ETC) for assigned programs / projects and tracks / manages team’s performance Works with Operations and Supply Chain to manage supplier and subcontractor requirements, performance, and issues Assists with balancing program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets Works with people who provide collaborative cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of a product from design to delivery Creates a positive and proactive environment that fosters professional growth for team members Works with team on developing solutions to program issues Conducts reviews and leads the effort to drill down into issues on products / programs, identify issues, develop corrective actions, and communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions to program teams Responsible for maximizing profit and cash flow of products / programs Tracks invoices and collections and works with customers and finance to ensure accuracy and timely payments Assists team to identify and quantify risks, assumptions, opportunities, exceptions and bid strategies during proposal activities Decouples risk items from mainstream program to the greatest extent possible Prepares and presents program / product status to leadership and external customers Interfaces with customers on technical matters with assistance from Operations Works with Supply Chain and Operations to identify potential subcontractors for program elements Identifies scope changes and develops product / program positions for equitable cost and schedule adjustments Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies Develops customer relationships and develops new business within the market / program General Dynamics Proprietary Information Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong knowledge of program execution and requirements including but not limited to: production, finance, contracts, specifications, and subcontracts Strong problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with customers Ability to generate cohesive program plans Must be able to establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Ability to track work accomplished to baseline plans and identify issues, track progress, and follow through on effective corrective actions based on data analysis and trends Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions on programs to internal and external representatives Understanding of risk management techniques and ability to apply them to projects Ability to identify / control project scope changes to maximize productivity and minimize cost and schedule impact Ability to understand and analyze program financial data Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning a 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 and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits 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. USD $90,615.00 - USD $98,048.00 /Yr. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing. We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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