Program Manager

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$172,563–$186,719 / yr
Posted
81 days ago
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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $150,538–$205,087 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager

The Program Manager joins the GD Mission Systems team to lead cross-functional teams in delivering computer-based systems from design to release. This role involves developing and implementing cohesive integrated program, subcontractor, and material plans to achieve long-term objectives. Key responsibilities include identifying project resources, assigning major program roles, establishing WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitoring work completion against those plans. The manager must balance program risks with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets. The position requires expertise in product and program strategy, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage people within a matrix organization. The work involves solving complex missions in cyber, RF, undersea, and interstellar domains using advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native, and Quantum Physics.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and implement cohesive integrated program, subcontractor, and material plans to achieve long-term objectives.
  • Identify necessary project resources and assign major program roles to team members.
  • Establish and set integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines.
  • Monitor work completion against baseline plans to ensure program schedules are met.
  • Balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.
  • Manage cross-functional program teams in a matrix organization from design to release.
  • Communicate program issues, impacts, and corrective actions to internal and external representatives.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable time.
  • Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Strong knowledge of products and technologies including current and potential applications is required.
  • Skilled in the development and implementation of product/program strategy and tactics is required.
  • Exceptional communication skills to relay issues, impacts, and corrective actions are required.
  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task (preferred).

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