Associate Program Manager, Design and Production

Job Description

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

The Associate Program Manager, Design and Production will take the lead on vehicle design and production program activities, guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on-time, on budget, and to with excellence. This is a vital role supporting both our customers and our internal teams to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement across all program phases.

Key Job Elements:

• Lead all aspects of vehicle design and production, ensuring timely resolution of all issues
• Act as the customer-facing representative for the design and production activities, building trusted relationships and ensuring contract success.
• Drive program scope to meet cost, schedule, deliveries, and performance in accordance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements
• Lead multi-disciplined teams to resolve technical and programmatic challenges.
• Meet regularly with functional departments to develop, monitor, and improve overall support program performance
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective lines of communication
• Manage risk elements of the program and of the bid and proposal process.
• Review performance metrics, develop reports, and present updates to leadership and customers
• Ensure compliance with all program and contractual requirements (ITAR/EAR/FCPA/GP/SOX, etc.)
• Contribute to continuous improvement and alignment with GDLS-C’s vision and values.
• Develop inputs to contract modifications and Contract Change Proposals related to design and production
• Chair customer meetings to interpret, negotiate and resolve program and contractual issues
• Directly support all financial targets and conduct regular financial reviews
• Oversee development and on time submission of all CDRLs according to contractual requirements

Required Qualifications:

• University degree
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience
• Direct customer-facing experience and Project Management/Program Office experience
• Customer and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and solve complex problems
• Proven ability to lead and motivate people to achieve common objectives
• Demonstrated strength in managing relationships at all levels of an organization, both internal and external
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute effectively to achieve short and long term objectives and ensure customer satisfaction
• Self-motivated and effective in a multi-disciplinary team, including facilitating discussion, agreement and issue resolution
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure
• Strong negotiation, oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Experience in MS Office applications, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to travel and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• Previous supervisory experience or experience leading teams
• Product knowledge and defence industry or military experience; familiarity with various functional areas of the business
• Previous experience working with government contracts
• Related customer experience
• Experience creating or managing metrics or other performance reports
• EVMS and Bid-X experience

Total Rewards: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous bonus program, health, and dental coverage.  Our compensation structure is designed to reward performance and support the well-being of our team members.

Advance Your Career and Safeguard Our Soldiers. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, you will have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and success of Canadian soldiers.  This is more than just a career move – it’s a chance to grow professionally while playing a vital role in safeguarding those who protect us. Apply today!

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.