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Program Manager, Grand Rapids MI
Program Manager, Grand Rapids MIGeneral Dynamics • Grand Rapids, MI, US
Program Manager, Grand Rapids MI

Program Manager, Grand Rapids MI

General Dynamics • Grand Rapids, MI, US
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Program Manager

The Program Manager will be responsible for all day-to-day programmatic and fiscal management of all programs / projects. Must have a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural leader, this person should have strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, the program manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role :

  • Identifying, managing, and resolving issues affecting multiple programs at the Grand Rapids, MI facility.
  • Ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Identify and monitor risks to program achievement of critical milestones and deliveries (Cost, schedule and performance)
  • Lead functional department input, develop and implement solutions (Program Plans) to address identified risks
  • Lead cross functional teams in risk assessment activities to address all functional areas of the effort including Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Financial both internally and externally
  • Monitor Program Execution through use of risk assessment, customer feedback and EVMS metrics to ensure cost, schedule, and performance is being met.
  • Lead program execution direction to plant departments to include guidance in planning, budgeting and execution of all assigned Programs.
  • Responsible for project cost, schedule and performance in support of monthly reviews with leadership
  • Communicate forecasts to leadership, IE and planning for use in development of the OP Plan.
  • Responsible for delivery orders and ETCs to ensure execution is within contractual and internal guidelines.
  • Communicate with leadership any projects which are exceeding cost / schedule or performance requirements as set by the contract and assist departments developing resolution plans to correct any identified issues.
  • Prepare and present program management updates as required to leadership.
  • Serve as primary POC for all assigned programs and tasks

Required Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or program / project management strongly preferred. Other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience.
  • 7-10 years in program / project management required.
  • PMP certification is strongly desired.
  • Strong knowledge of program and project management execution.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of EVMS and financial reporting metrics.
  • Knowledge of Engineering, Logistics support, supply chain management and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with proposal processes, development processes and contract administration.
  • Superior leadership and communication skills required (verbal and written).
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