Sr. Specialist, Associate Program Manager, USMC ARV

• Requisition Number: 6914
• Position Type: Full-Time Regular
• Relocation Provided: Not Applicable
• Department: Programs - LC0951 (Direct)
• Location: GDLS-C London (LCLONDON)
• Education Required: Bachelors Degree
• Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years

Position Description:

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in this position looks like:

Delivering on our promises – Meet the customer “want” with high-quality and reliable performance; timely and helpful responsiveness; set high expectations and standards 

Be a genuine partner – Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don’t be afraid to say when you don’t know or need help

Be accountable - Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions, demonstrate humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions, even “outside your lane”

Be one Company – Transcendence in representing all aspects of GDLS with all Customers

Listen and ask – Complex problem solving, relentless communication; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)

Make it easy to do business with us – Responsive to Customer needs and wants, little things go a long way, consensus when possible, strengthen your understanding of our products and services

Balance our business priorities - Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results

Position Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Development Programs (London), this job will:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary Integrated Project Team (IPT) in pursuit of the USMC Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program
• Coordinate the execution of a contracts from the US Government to design and build of an ARV Demonstrator/Prototypes
• Coordinate aligned IRAD activities in support of ARV
• Lead IPT meetings, coordinating resolution and following up on technical or programmatic issues
• Lead program activities within the scope of the contract to ensure that deliverables achieve cost, schedule and compliance/performance
• Interface with customer points of contact to facilitate effective contract execution, as required
• Track monthly performance reports and take appropriate action, as required
• Develop and maintain reporting/presentations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners
• Lead aligned bid and proposal activities
• Lead planning and execution of demonstrations and tests
• Support managing risk elements of the program
• Assist with preparing briefs and updates to leadership
• Exercise a mindset of continuous process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure all Program activities meet compliance requirements (CP/SP/CGD/ITAR/EAR/CUI/FCPA/GP/SOX, etc.)

Position Requirements:

Position Requirements:

• University degree
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience
• Customer, results and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and solve complex problem
• Ability to lead and motivate people to achieve common objectives
• Self-motivated and effective in a multi-disciplinary team, including facilitating discussion, agreement and issue resolution
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, respond to competing requirements and manage expectations while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure.
• Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations to Leadership
• Experience in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with Program Management fundamentals
• PMP designation
• Understanding of GDLS-C Program/Finance/Contracts processes and measurements
• Experience managing projects
• Experience in major proposal development
• Knowledge of USMC customer, including their organization, equipment and principles
• Experience working with government contracts
• Defense industry experience or military background
• Experience creating or managing metrics or other performance reports
• EVMS and Bid-X experience

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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