Program Manager, Supply Chain Management

Program Manager, Supply Chain Management

• Full-time

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, we’re not just engineering technology - we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

We areseeking a strategic and results-oriented Program Manager, Supply Chain Management to join our organization in Ottawa, Canada. Asthe primary liaison between the Lineof Business, Engineering, Operations, and external suppliers, the Program Manager aligns supply chain strategy with business priorities to enablepredictableprogram execution, operational excellence, and profitable growth.

This role combines strategic planning with disciplined execution to optimize supply chain performance, improve customer outcomes, and strengthen organizational competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded Supply Chain strategic partner tothe Line of Business, ensuring supply chain strategies alignwith business objectives, customer commitments,and program priorities.
• Drive program performance by managing and optimizing
  
  Quality, Cost, and Schedule objectives throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies thatimprove competitiveness,support capacity readiness, meet quality expectations, and optimize totalcost of ownership.
• Lead cross-functionalplanningactivities to ensure alignment between Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Program Management.
• Communicate business requirements, demand forecasts, proposal status, acquisition strategies, supplier development plans, and risk mitigation strategies tokeystakeholders.
• Develop material cost estimates, establish budget baselines, monitor forecast accuracy, and proactively identify cost, schedule,and supply risksand opportunities.
• Balance technical, commercial, and operational considerations to support revenue objectives, security of supply, customer satisfaction, and program execution.
• May facilitate concurrent engineering initiatives, including
  
  Design-to-Cost(DTC), Designfor Excellence (DFX), and early supplier engagement to improvemanufacturability andlifecycle value.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses and provide strategic recommendations that support business objectives, operational capability, and financial performance.
• Serve as the Supply Chain leadfor customer proposals and new business pursuits, ensuring competitive sourcing strategies, cost estimates, supplier readiness, and risk assessments are incorporated intobid responses.
• Foster collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support innovation, strategic partnerships, and long-termbusinesssuccess.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, program management, procurement, or related roles
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-phase supply chain programs from conception through completion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data and make informed strategic decisions
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional team leadership capabilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, and supplier development best practices

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but…