Program Strategy Sr Manager

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Scranton, PA

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Plans, monitors and manages internal programs from initiation through completion | Leads or coordinates programs, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, troubleshooting and indirect people management | Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions | Responsibilities are within the Project Management Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work Leads others to solve complex problems Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations May lead functional teams or projects Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment Contributes to the professional/technical direction and strategic decisions for own function Translates and implements functional policies and programs May have responsibility for own function at a site Has responsibility for the function and reports to the site/ SBU head (and/ or to a Home Office functional leader).

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Business degree preferred
Ability to develop and mentor others.
Management skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Detail oriented.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Program management skills.

Responsibilities

Has P&L responsibilities for a specific program(s).
Oversees corporate program(s), typically consisting of multiple programs or sub-programs.
Establishes and implements program management strategies to ensure programs adhere to high quality standards and achieve business objectives.
Executes programs that meet the needs of the organization or its employees or customers.
Participates in all aspects of corporate programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance.
Liaise between functional departments, senior leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and strategic plans are communicated.
Evaluates program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics.
Ensures that activities are in compliance with organizational policies and any relevant external regulations.
Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and presents updates to senior leadership
Indirectly lead the work of other employees and may also have responsibility for their personal and or career development.