Assistant Program Manager, Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Program Development - GM Defense

Job Description Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan three times per week, or as directed by the business, with periodic travel to Concord, NC and other customer locations. About GM Defense GM Defense specializes in military mobility, integrating vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security solutions to deliver reliable and innovative products. Role Overview The Assistant Program Manager – Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Program Development supports the planning, coordination, and day‑to‑day execution of ISV program activities across contracts, engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment. The role involves developing and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as a contract deliverable, tracking risks and opportunities, supporting the Program Content Change Request (PCCR) process, and submitting contract deliverables to customers. Responsibilities Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Management Develop, maintain, and baseline the IMS for assigned ISV contracts and work directives. Break down contract scope into tasks, milestones, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with the WBS and cost charging structures. Perform regular schedule status updates, including progress, dates, and logic, and validate inputs from functional owners. Prepare IMS deliverables and schedule reports for customer submittals, internal reviews, and senior leadership briefings. Risk and Opportunity Management Coordinate identification, documentation, and tracking of risks and opportunities related to materiel, manufacturing, and process costs. Facilitate working sessions with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and IPS to capture new items and assess impact. Maintain the risk and opportunity register with clear ownership, due dates, and status updates. Support regular risk and opportunity reviews and reporting to ISV leadership and customers. Link risks and opportunities to IMS activities and cost elements for visibility in schedule and financial performance views. Program Content Change Request (PCCR) Support Support end‑to‑end execution of the PCCR process for ISV Integration. Coordinate with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Manufacturing, and IPS to gather requirements, technical content, and cost and schedule impacts. Ensure approved PCCR decisions are reflected in the IMS, risk register, cost structures, and other affected program artifacts. Maintain PCCR logs, status dashboards, and supporting documentation to provide a clear audit trail and timely stakeholder communication. Program Integration and Reporting Assist the Program Manager in preparing dashboards, one‑pagers, and recurring reports that connect scope, schedule, risk, and cost. Coordinate inputs for internal and external reviews, including Army Program Management Reviews and technical reviews. Support compilation, coordination, quality checks, and on‑time submission of contract deliverables to customers. Ensure consistency of data and messaging across CDRLs, IMS deliverables, risk reports, PCCR documentation, and customer‑facing contract deliverables. Process Discipline and Continuous Improvement Execute and refine standard operating procedures for IMS maintenance, risk and opportunity management, and PCCR handling. Identify recurring issues, data quality gaps, and process inefficiencies, and support implementation of improvements. Support training and onboarding of new team members on schedule, risk, and PCCR processes and tools. Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree required. 5+ years of experience in project or program coordination, scheduling, business operations, or a related role within automotive, aerospace, defense, or other complex product environments. Hands‑on experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, along with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Basic understanding of program management disciplines, including WBS, schedule logic, risk and issue management, and change control. Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail and data integrity. Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally and summarize complex topics clearly. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non‑U.S. Person eligible to obtain required export control authorization. What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Systems Management, or a related field. Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense or other government programs, including exposure to CDRLs, IMS expectations, or formal risk management practices. Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑881, WBS structures, or similar standards for structuring work on defense programs. Experience with risk and opportunity management frameworks and related tools, including databases, dashboards, or trackers. Exposure to change management processes such as ECR/ECO, PCCR, or contract modifications in a program or engineering environment. Non‑Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to a workplace that is free of unlawful discrimination and fosters inclusion and belonging. 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