Programme Manager - Contractor

Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems 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 more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems.

Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Work tasks include:

• Manage and execute projects from Bid phase, Development projects, Production, Support Including Spares and Repairs and Disposal.
• Accountability for projects performance (schedule, milestones and financial metrics).
• Prepare and implement project work schedules and project planning, liaising with specialist areas across the organisational matrix.
• Provide exception reporting to the senior management as required and refer key issues for advice and approval.
• Proactively manage and mitigate project risks
• Manage customer expectations in line with company priorities and capabilities
• Identify and pursue follow on business opportunities for all company product areas.
• Achievement of project financial targets (Bookings, Billings/Cash, EBIT).

• Significant experience of defence industry in a Programme/ Senior Programme position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good level of interpersonal skills, negotiation, commercial / technical astuteness and judgement
• Demonstrable experience of development contracts through the project life cycle.
• Demonstrable experience of production and in-service support is required.
• Knowledge of production/manufacturing practices and procedures desirable
• Higher qualification / background in relevant field: e.g. APMP

General Dynamics Mission Systems utilises QDOS IR35 Status Review. The requirements of this contract have been evaluated as Outside IR35 – Prior to the engagement start you will need to complete a status questionnaire in order to receive the finalised status determination.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.