Deputy Project Manager of Operations

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $112,924–$122,187 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 18 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k

This role $118k

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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $147,812–$204,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 439 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 366 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Deputy Project Manager of Operations

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The Deputy Project Manager of Operations (DPMO) role at GD Mission Systems in Pittsfield, MA, is a senior-level position requiring extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management. The DPMO will coordinate complex cross-functional tasks, develop detailed project plans, and serve as the primary point of contact for program management and external customers. Daily responsibilities include managing cost/schedule performance, coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure on-time delivery, and maintaining budgets. Key skills needed are EVMS certification, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The role involves working closely with engineering departments, quality control, and purchasing teams to implement new systems and resolve production issues. This position demands a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and the capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and focus.

Skills

Manufacturing EVMS Microsoft Excel Project Management Cost Estimation Scheduling Quality Control Engineering Principles Mentoring Technical Documentation Computer Skills CAD Purchasing Contract Management Budgeting Design Reviews Production Planning Resource Management Customer Interface Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma

What you'll do

Coordinates and performs complex cross-functional tasks in support of operations.
Develops manufacturing plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects.
Serves as the primary point of contact for cost/schedule performance data management.
Ensures 100% on-time delivery by coordinating all manufacturing activities.
Maintains capital equipment budgets and prepares complex departmental reports.
Represents manufacturing in preliminary design reviews led by engineering.
Provides technical direction to lower-level specialists and mentors team members.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Must be a U.S. citizen and hold EVMS certification
Coordinate complex cross-functional tasks and develop manufacturing plans
Serve as primary point of contact for cost/schedule performance and resource data management
Direct work and offer technical direction to lower-level specialists and technicians
Implement new manufacturing systems and assist in evaluating their effectiveness
Interface with engineering, quality control, purchasing departments, and external customers

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