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Position Title: Systems Technical Support (STS) and Futures Program Manager
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Program/Project Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Senior
Requisition ID: 15878315
Date Posted: Apr 22, 2025
Description: About the Role This position is for the Systems Technical Support (STS) and Futures Program Manager (PM) for one of our Ground Combat Vehicle programs. This individual will be responsible for the successful execution of the Booker STS and Spares program scope within the allotted budget and schedule, and for all future Booker development through Independent Research and Development (IRAD), Market Assist (MA), Bid and Proposal (B&P), and other funded efforts. This position will manage all contract, design, procurement, build, test, logistics, finance, scheduling, data management, business development, and program protection efforts for STS, Spares, and future projects.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Educational Assistance.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role - Manage all Booker STS, Spares, and futures scope within allocated budget and schedule, and ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
- Perform functional management duties, currently for two direct reports that manage Spares and the Booker Gunnery Training System STS project.
- Forecast Booker STS and Spares manpower and establish schedule for all program activities, working with and leading all Product Team's (Engineering, Supply Chain, Vehicle Build and Manufacturing, Product Assurance and Test, Logistics/Supportability).
- Interfaces directly with US Army STS and Spares Program Manager, and works with both GDLS and US Army contracts personnel.
- Develop new and improved business processes to improve efficiency (Innovate Business Processes).
- Work with functional management to accurately plan and resource the Booker STS and Spares team.
- Coordinate efforts of suppliers through Supply Chain Management.
- Work with all designated Product Team's to ensure key interfaces are identified and that stakeholder interests are managed within scope, cost and schedule.
- Disseminate communications to all stakeholders and keeps management and leadership informed on status.
- Develops and fosters a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive team.
- Manages IRAD and MA activities for all future Booker development.
- Works with Business Development team in meeting with prospective customers, both domestic and international.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Sought - Bachelors or higher degree in engineering and/or business management.
- A minimum of 15 years of related work on US Governmental programs. Fewer years of experience may be considered with advanced education.
- Program Management, Engineering Project Management, Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership or related understanding and experience.
- Experience managing efforts and/or negotiating contracts with customer, teammates, and/or subcontractors.
- Understanding and experience with Government contracts and Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Experience with transition from development to production or in sustainment a plus.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Must be willing and able to perform domestic and international travel.
Additional Information This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role This position is for the Systems Technical Support (STS) and Futures Program Manager (PM) for one of our Ground Combat Vehicle programs. This individual will be responsible for the successful execution of the Booker STS and Spares program scope within the allotted budget and schedule, and for all future Booker development through Independent Research and Development (IRAD), Market Assist (MA), Bid and Proposal (B&P), and other funded efforts. This position will manage all contract, design, procurement, build, test, logistics, finance, scheduling, data management, business development, and program protection efforts for STS, Spares, and future projects.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Educational Assistance.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role - Manage all Booker STS, Spares, and futures scope within allocated budget and schedule, and ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
- Perform functional management duties, currently for two direct reports that manage Spares and the Booker Gunnery Training System STS project.
- Forecast Booker STS and Spares manpower and establish schedule for all program activities, working with and leading all Product Team's (Engineering, Supply Chain, Vehicle Build and Manufacturing, Product Assurance and Test, Logistics/Supportability).
- Interfaces directly with US Army STS and Spares Program Manager, and works with both GDLS and US Army contracts personnel.
- Develop new and improved business processes to improve efficiency (Innovate Business Processes).
- Work with functional management to accurately plan and resource the Booker STS and Spares team.
- Coordinate efforts of suppliers through Supply Chain Management.
- Work with all designated Product Team's to ensure key interfaces are identified and that stakeholder interests are managed within scope, cost and schedule.
- Disseminate communications to all stakeholders and keeps management and leadership informed on status.
- Develops and fosters a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive team.
- Manages IRAD and MA activities for all future Booker development.
- Works with Business Development team in meeting with prospective customers, both domestic and international.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Sought - Bachelors or higher degree in engineering and/or business management.
- A minimum of 15 years of related work on US Governmental programs. Fewer years of experience may be considered with advanced education.
- Program Management, Engineering Project Management, Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership or related understanding and experience.
- Experience managing efforts and/or negotiating contracts with customer, teammates, and/or subcontractors.
- Understanding and experience with Government contracts and Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Experience with transition from development to production or in sustainment a plus.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Must be willing and able to perform domestic and international travel.
Additional Information This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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