About this role
Company Description
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
Job Description
Work tasks include:
- Manage and execute projects from Bid phase, Development projects, Production, Support Including Spares and Repairs and Disposal).
- Accountability for projects performance (schedule, milestones and financial metrics).
- Prepare and implement project work schedules and project planning, liaising with specialist areas across the organisational matrix.
- Provide exception reporting to the senior management as required and refer key issues for advice and approval.
- Proactively manage and mitigate project risks
- Manage customer expectations in line with company priorities and capabilities
- Identify and pursue follow on business opportunities for all company product areas.
- Achievement of project financial targets (Bookings, Billings/Cash, EBIT).
Qualifications
- Significant experience of defence industry in a Programme/ Senior Programme position.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good level of interpersonal skills, negotiation, commercial / technical astuteness and judgement
- Demonstrable experience of development contracts through the project life cycle.
- Demonstrable experience of production and in-service support is required.
- Knowledge of production/manufacturing practices and procedures desirable
- Higher qualification / background in relevant field: e.g. APMP
Additional Information
General Dynamics Mission Systems utilises QDOS IR35 Status Review. The requirements of this contract have been evaluated as Outside IR35 – Prior to the engagement start you will need to complete a status questionnaire in order to receive the finalised status determination.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.
Other facts
About General Dynamics Missions System International
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
What you'll do
- The Programme Manager will manage and execute projects through various phases including bid, development, production, and support. They will be accountable for project performance and will proactively manage risks while ensuring customer expectations are met.
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