Tracked Vehicle Engineering Project Manager (Senior Career)

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Tracked Vehicle Engineering Project Manager (Senior Career)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 14803880

Date Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Description: About the Role:

The M10 Booker Engineering Project Manager provides engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key engineering products, and to integrate and test them at the subsystem and vehicle level. The Engineering Project Manager leads or oversees related performance activities and drives key engineering decisions to meet project schedule and cost goals.

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.

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

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Responsible for cost and schedule management of Design Engineering and Systems Engineering product teams for various M10 Booker scope areas
• Ensures product is developed in accordance with GDLS engineering standards to achieve program requirements
• Provide direction and guidance to applicable stakeholders to deliver technical products and deliverables to support project milestones
• Manage M10 Booker Design Engineering and Systems Engineering product teams to deliver on technical scope within project constraints, and ensures customer expectations are met
• Signature authority over related scope, schedule, and budget decisions
• Responsible for review and approval of related products / CDRLs / Milestone review content
• Individual will have control account responsibility for Design Engineering and Systems Engineering
• Makes trade/technical decisions in coordination with Chief Engineer
• Responsible for execution and management of design release to Engineering Release Plan (ERP) for required projects
• Responsible for related subcontractor performance and coordination for engineering tasks
• Lead engineer for GDLS Leadership and Customers on Engineering IPT scope execution
• Coordinate with functional departments on related technical resource needs
• Supports negotiations of technical requirements, scope and deliverables
• Participates as part of the M10 Booker Leadership Team in developing plans and guidance, making critical program decisions, and leading the execution of that direction

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of applicable experience
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
• Experience in Subcontractor Technical Management
• Highly motivated performer
• Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills is required
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and control account management experience is preferred
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) knowledge is required
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
• Must be able to obtain a military vehicle safe work requirements entry authorization card
• Ability to report on-site as the primary work location
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to travel when needed

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role:

The M10 Booker Engineering Project Manager provides engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key engineering products, and to integrate and test them at the subsystem and vehicle level. The Engineering Project Manager leads or oversees related performance activities and drives key engineering decisions to meet project schedule and cost goals.

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.

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

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Responsible for cost and schedule management of Design Engineering and Systems Engineering product teams for various M10 Booker scope areas
• Ensures product is developed in accordance with GDLS engineering standards to achieve program requirements
• Provide direction and guidance to applicable stakeholders to deliver technical products and deliverables to support project milestones
• Manage M10 Booker Design Engineering and Systems Engineering product teams to deliver on technical scope within project constraints, and ensures customer expectations are met
• Signature authority over related scope, schedule, and budget decisions
• Responsible for review and approval of related products / CDRLs / Milestone review content
• Individual will have control account responsibility for Design Engineering and Systems Engineering
• Makes trade/technical decisions in coordination with Chief Engineer
• Responsible for execution and management of design release to Engineering Release Plan (ERP) for required projects
• Responsible for related subcontractor performance and coordination for engineering tasks
• Lead engineer for GDLS Leadership and Customers on Engineering IPT scope execution
• Coordinate with functional departments on related technical resource needs
• Supports negotiations of technical requirements, scope and deliverables
• Participates as part of the M10 Booker Leadership Team in developing plans and guidance, making critical program decisions, and leading the execution of that direction

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of applicable experience
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
• Experience in Subcontractor Technical Management
• Highly motivated performer
• Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills is required
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and control account management experience is preferred
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) knowledge is required
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
• Must be able to obtain a military vehicle safe work requirements entry authorization card
• Ability to report on-site as the primary work location
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to travel when needed

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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