Program Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is a prominent leader in engineering high-technology solutions, products, and services that support mission success in defense and scientific arenas worldwide. With over 12,000 highly skilled professionals across the globe, GDMS partners with top industry leaders to push the boundaries of innovation. Their diverse portfolio encompasses critical technologies designed to enhance operations across all domains, making them a key contributor to national security and defense. GDMS emphasizes a culture built on trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency, ensuring a collaborative and dynamic workplace environment. Employees at GDMS benefit from comprehensive, competitive benefits packages and a flexible work environment that fosters recognition and rewards for their contributions.

The role of Program Manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems is a career-defining opportunity ideal for a seasoned leader experienced in managing fast-growing, mission-critical system capabilities portfolios. This position is responsible for leading internal investments, executing current programs, validating customer requirements, and driving team leadership. Working closely with Business Development and Engineering Technical Leads, the Program Manager plays an essential role in shaping program strategies and ensuring successful delivery that aligns with both immediate and long-term business objectives.

This leadership role involves crafting detailed proposal plans and leading teams in the development and implementation of integrated program, product, subcontractor, material, and business plans. The Program Manager will oversee resources, assign key program roles, establish budgets and schedules, and closely monitor progress against baseline plans to guarantee timely completion of tasks. Balancing program risks and opportunities through effective strategies to meet technical and financial parameters is critical to this role. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams working in a matrix organization structure to deliver complex products or computer-based systems from design through release.

Candidates hired for this position typically hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience. The role demands strong knowledge of current and prospective products and technologies, skillfulness in developing and implementing program and product strategies, and the ability to communicate complex issues and corrective actions effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

GDMS values creativity, multitasking ability, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Successful candidates will appreciate collaborative environments and thrive in teams that celebrate collective success. Employment at GDMS also requires U.S. citizenship due to the sensitive nature of the work and may necessitate Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

This Program Manager position is hybrid in nature and offers a competitive salary range typically between $164,266 and $173,000 annually, dependent on experience and geographic factors. The role remains open until filled, reflecting the company’s commitment to finding the right fit for this key position. Offering a stimulating environment where innovation meets mission-critical needs, General Dynamics Mission Systems invites dedicated professionals to join their high-performance team and contribute to vital national defense missions.