Senior Program Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is a renowned leader in the defense and scientific technology arena, engineering a broad and diverse portfolio of high-technology solutions, products, and services. With a global workforce exceeding 12,000 professionals, GDMS collaborates with top industry partners to drive innovation and success in mission-critical operations across all domains of operation. As a company, GDMS values trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency, fostering a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. Employees benefit from competitive salary packages and a comprehensive benefits program, making GDMS an exceptional place to grow professionally and personally. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and supports individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

The Program Manager role within the Airborne Line of Business at GDMS offers an exciting opportunity to lead and influence programs that support fundamental defense services critical to national security. This role demands operational leadership, customer interaction, proposal development support, growth initiatives, and profit and loss management. The Program Manager will manage programs encompassing concept through design, development, integration, production, and support of airborne electronic solutions deployed across various Department of Defense platforms. GDMS provides ruggedized open architecture mission processors, scalable stores management systems, multi-level security solutions, and sensor processing capabilities, positioning its offerings at the cutting edge of defense technology.

In this position, the Program Manager will work closely with the Business Segment Director in a matrix organization, leveraging organizational capabilities to maximize project effectiveness. Responsibilities include setting project baselines, monitoring performance, implementing technical solutions, supporting change proposals and new business opportunities, and fostering customer growth to ensure success at all levels. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in delivering complex systems to internal and external customers, an aptitude for financial and technical project management, and the ability to thrive under pressure within a dynamic environment.

General Dynamics Mission Systems also emphasizes leadership behaviors that contribute to success and team trust. These include continuous development, teamwork, effective communication, relationship building, cultural shaping, commitment to deliverables, strategic thinking, reality confrontation, and risk management. The Program Manager will embody these principles and cultivate a positive, motivated, and engaged team culture.

Overall, this role is ideal for experienced managerial professionals with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree who possess a strong understanding of project management, technical solutions, and customer engagement in the defense sector. The position requires the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance, with U.S. citizenship being mandatory. The salary range for this role is estimated to be between $194,276 and $210,213 annually, reflecting the expertise expected and the strategic importance of the role.

Joining GDMS means contributing to pioneering projects that shape national defense capabilities while advancing one’s career in a respected, innovative, and supportive environment.