SLCM-N Deputy Project Manager of Operations; DPMO

Position: SLCM-N Deputy Project Manager of Operations (DPMO)
Responsibilities for this Position

SLCM-N Deputy Project Manager of Operations (DPMO)

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USA-MA-Pittsfield

Required Clearance:
Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements

Posted Date: 10/27/2025

Category:
Manufacturing

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hiring Company:
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Deputy Project Manager of Operations (DPMO). The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Be a part of from the ground up on this new program and opportunity within Pittsfield Manufacturing

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Coordinates and performs more complex cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization

May lead the development of more complex manufacturing and operations plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects

Will be part of the proposal efforts for SLCM-N

Will be leading the implementation and tailoring of contractual requirements

Will be leading the generation of program documentation specific to Operations/Manufacturing and potentially Supply Chain

Will represent Manufacturing in Make/Buy decisions at the program level

Will lead the coordination within Manufacturing for development/qualification builds and the applicable floor/plant layout

Will be the primary POC in regards to Transition to Production (TTP) activities

Will be the primary point of contact to Program Management, the program IPT

Will be the primary point of contact for cost/schedule performance and resource data management

Will coordinate all manufacturing activity to achieve 100% on time delivery

Maintains capital equipment and overhead budget requirements

Prepares complex departmental reports, purchases, requests, and training and development plans and other data as required

Reviews design work requiring independent evaluation, selection, application of standard engineering techniques and procedures

Works the application of standard engineering principles and methods to the solution of process/production problems

May represent manufacturing on preliminary and critical design reviews led by engineering

Coordinates designs with manufacturing engineering to ensure the practicality of the design and assists in the solution of production difficulties encountered in manufacturing

Directs work and offers technical direction and mentoring to lower level specialists and technicians

May review and approve specifications and drawings for technical accuracy and content as applicable

Implements new manufacturing systems including generating supporting operational documentation under the direction of an engineer

Assists engineering in the evaluation of new manufacturing systems

Interfaces with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing or other groups as required in order to complete project plans

Works independently in following general outlines of assignments

Requires only minimal supervision and very little technical assistance

Normally works under the guidance of an operations manager, senior engineer or project leader

Will interface with external customers including PMO & DCMA

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignments

Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments

Requires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given task

Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work

Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments

Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction

Directs the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignments

Mentors others on the team

Fully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approaches

Fully proficient computer skills

Must have a Manufacturing Background

EVMS Certification will be required

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic…