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Position Title: Deputy 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: None
Career Level: Senior
Requisition ID: 16010369
Description: At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the center 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.
About the Role This position is for the
Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) reporting to the Program Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily program activities, and ensuring the development, production, and delivery of vehicle systems all while working in a fast paced, complex, ever changing environment.
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 - Partner with the Program Manager to oversee daily program execution, including production schedules, engineering milestones, and testing phases for combat vehicle systems.
- Track and report earned value metrics (e.g., CPI, SPI) to monitor program performance, ensuring cost, schedule, and scope alignment with contractual requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional teamsengineering, manufacturing, and quality assuranceto meet DoD deadlines and specifications.
- Manage resource allocation, risk mitigation, and issue resolution to maintain program momentum and compliance with Secret-level security protocols.
- Prepare detailed status reports and briefings for internal leadership and government stakeholders, including EVMS (Earned Value Management System) data.
- Lead daily stand-ups, resolving operational bottlenecks, and representing the program in their absence.
- Ensure adherence to ITAR, FAR/DFARS regulations, and company security policies for classified materials and processes.
- Support contract negotiations, change orders, and program reviews with DoD clients or prime contractors.
Qualifications Sought - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of program management experience in defense manufacturing, ideally with combat vehicle systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and EVMS tools (e.g., EVCore, MS Project).
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, MIL-STD compliance, and combat vehicle production lifecycles.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with experience briefing senior leadership or government officials.
- PMP certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance.
Additional Information / Desired Experience - Precision in daily operational oversight
- Analytical mindset for cost and schedule tracking
- Leadership under pressure
- Security and compliance focus
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.
At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the center 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.
About the Role This position is for the
Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) reporting to the Program Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily program activities, and ensuring the development, production, and delivery of vehicle systems all while working in a fast paced, complex, ever changing environment.
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 - Partner with the Program Manager to oversee daily program execution, including production schedules, engineering milestones, and testing phases for combat vehicle systems.
- Track and report earned value metrics (e.g., CPI, SPI) to monitor program performance, ensuring cost, schedule, and scope alignment with contractual requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional teamsengineering, manufacturing, and quality assuranceto meet DoD deadlines and specifications.
- Manage resource allocation, risk mitigation, and issue resolution to maintain program momentum and compliance with Secret-level security protocols.
- Prepare detailed status reports and briefings for internal leadership and government stakeholders, including EVMS (Earned Value Management System) data.
- Lead daily stand-ups, resolving operational bottlenecks, and representing the program in their absence.
- Ensure adherence to ITAR, FAR/DFARS regulations, and company security policies for classified materials and processes.
- Support contract negotiations, change orders, and program reviews with DoD clients or prime contractors.
Qualifications Sought - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of program management experience in defense manufacturing, ideally with combat vehicle systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and EVMS tools (e.g., EVCore, MS Project).
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, MIL-STD compliance, and combat vehicle production lifecycles.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with experience briefing senior leadership or government officials.
- PMP certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance.
Additional Information / Desired Experience - Precision in daily operational oversight
- Analytical mindset for cost and schedule tracking
- Leadership under pressure
- Security and compliance focus
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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