Program Manager, Suburban Shield Program

• Serve as the overall owner for the Suburban Shield program’s business case, accountable for meeting or exceeding cost targets.
• Own the integrated program baseline (scope, schedule, cost, and risk) and approve changes, trade‑offs, and mitigation plans to keep the program on track.
• Represent the program in executive reviews (e.g., gate reviews, portfolio reviews), making clear recommendations and decisions on content, timing, and resource trade‑offs.
• Act as the primary program interface with the government/customer program for Suburban Shield, including formal reviews, negotiations on scope and changes, and issue resolution.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and coaching to Assistant Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and other matrixed team members; serve as a visible role model for GM Behaviors.
• Manage and oversee current execution of the Suburban Shield contracts.
• Collaborate with the Business Creation and Product Development leads to ensure future Request for Proposal submissions (technical feasibility, timing, resources, etc) are executable upon contract award.
• Execute the awarded contracts, achieving customer requirements, exceeding expectations, and maximizing GM Defense profitability.
• Manage government and GM Defense program imperatives, including schedule, performance, cost, resources, risk assessment, and gap closure plans.
• Lead and manage the cross-functional Program Execution Team (PET) enabling all participants to contribute to their full potential.
• Set clear priorities, success metrics, and decision cadence for the PET; hold functional leaders accountable for commitments and deliverables.
• Proactively identify and manage issues and risks through effective decision framing and drive for resolution.
• Communicate clearly through standalone presentations, team meetings, and one‑on‑one discussions with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop materials for internal gate reviews and external Government/Customer leadership reviews.
• Integrate all supporting functional processes.
• Drive on‑time completion of work.
• Develop high‑performing teams by establishing behavioral norms and clear priorities.
• Handle a variety of non‑recurring special assignments as directed by program leadership.
• Drive discipline and adherence to program management processes, understanding where adaptation is required to support GM Defense Customers and process.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of launch, manufacturing, planning, program management, or related field, with demonstrated ownership of complex, multi‑year programs.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
• Passion for developing customer‑focused product solutions and delivering high‑quality outcomes for defense customers.
• Proven track record operating at a management level or equivalent scope, including:
  Leading cross‑functional teams without direct authority, Making trade‑off decisions that impact program financials, content, and timing, Presenting to and influencing senior leaders and/or external customers.
• High level of independent judgment and analytical ability to solve unique execution and business problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Effective at dealing with ambiguity and change, maintaining effectiveness in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Strong leadership, initiative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Demonstrates expertise in program management, including ownership of complex, multi‑year programs, effective leadership of…