Job Description

Position Description:

As an IT Project Manager, you are the owner of your project success from business requirements through deployment and transition to post-production support. You have the ability to drive your project team to remove obstacles to keep projects on track. You have experience running IT projects, both for applications and infrastructure. You are a dynamic thinker who loves a challenge and is capable of managing multiple projects at one time.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Hybrid or onsite:

• Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 85%

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure project completes as planned
• Develop and manage project budgets to ensure project completes within expected budget
• Track and manage risks, issues, actions and decisions related to assigned projects
• Develop and report out on project status reports
• Manage assigned project resources, including vendors, to ensure completion of assigned tasks
• Escalate issues to supervisor on a timely basis to ensure timely resolution
• Ensure project follows PMO policies and procedures
• Manage multiple projects at one time
• Keep project stakeholders informed of project status

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Information Technology or related field
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• 5-10 years' experience managing IT related projects
• Strong understanding of information technology including hardware, software and applications
• Strong understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle
• Must be a U.S. Person (i.e. a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.)
• Basic understanding of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
• Familiarity with Smartsheet preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to drive diverse teams to successful project conclusion
• Ability to organize project teams with competing priorities to successful project conclusion
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong planning skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong budgeting and financial tracking skills
• Strong documentation skills

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.