Planning Control & Analysis Manager
Listed on 2026-02-11
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
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.
The Program Manager will be responsible for defining product strategy, leading cross‑functional execution, and ensuring delivery of high‑quality products that meet customer and business needs. This role provides both strategic leadership and hands‑on product ownership, while also managing and developing a team.
- Develop and communicate a clear vision, strategy and roadmap aligned with organization goals.
- Translate business objectives into actionable product plans and measurable success metrics.
- Partner with engineering, design, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver on time and within scope.
- Prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business impact and technical feasibility.
- Oversee lifecycle from concept through launch, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor performance and lead data‑driven decisions to optimize experience and outcomes.
- Directly manage, coach, and support the team.
- Provide regular feedback, performance management, and develop training.
- Foster collaboration, inclusive, high‑performance team culture.
- Ensure alignment with product strategy, goals, and best practices in product/program management.
- Act as primary communication bridge between leadership and cross‑functional teams.
- Ensure clarity in product/program requirements, priorities, and timelines.
- Represent the product/program organization in leadership meetings, presenting updates, risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Communicate decisions, progress and changes with clarity and professionalism.
- Build strong relationships with internal partners, external vendors, and executive leadership.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, technology or program/project management strongly preferred. Other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience.
- 7–10 years in program/project management required including leading major product initiatives.
- 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring a team.
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision‑making skills.
- Proven ability to develop strategy, drive execution, and deliver measurable results.
- PMP certification is strongly desired.
- Strong knowledge of program and project management execution.
- Knowledge of EVMS and financial reporting metrics.
- Knowledge of engineering, logistics support, supply chain management and manufacturing processes.
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