Head of Programme Management

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Program Manager, Space Ground Systems. The Space Ground Systems Program Manager is proficient in program management, encompassing the development of cohesive plans, adherence to budgets and schedules, and the ability to analyze financial data and communicate effectively with stakeholders, with strong leadership and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of product applications, customer markets, and business strategies, and the capacity to drive new business development and foster team growth.At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As a seasoned team leader, you’ll use proposal plans and strategies to lead a team in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division. The Program Manager will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules. We’ll rely on you to balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets, as well as manage people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectationsStrong knowledge of products and technologies including current and potential applicationsSkilled in the development and implementation of product/program strategy and tacticsExceptional communication skills to relay issues, impacts, and corrective actions on programs to internal and external representativesPreferred experience as a Software EngineerWhat sets you apart:Creative thinking with the ability to multi-taskCommitment to ongoing professional developmentTeam player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team successIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation#LI-Hybrid

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) 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 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-73730Job Location: US-PA-Pittsburgh | US-CO-Colorado Springs | US-VA-ChantillyRequired Clearance: TS/SCICategory: Program/Project ManagementEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.