Senior Supply Chain IT Project Management Professional

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Senior Supply Chain IT Project Management Professional

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Supply Chain/Materials/Warehousing

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 16112493

Description: About the Role:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire a senior career-level Senior Supply Chain IT Project Management Professional, the perfect place to challenge your Supply Chain or Information Technology skills.

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.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Provide technical support to SCM end users for Oracle E-Business, Teamcenter, APEX, COGNOS, PowerBI, Outlook and other applications used by the SCM organization
• Diagnose and resolve software/business process issues, escalating to higher level management if necessary
• Assist in the development, updating and maintenance of SCM content on websites and internal portals
• Maintain documentation of support activities, solutions and end user guides and training documents
• Conduct training sessions for end users with the software applications and/or business processes
• Manage and support SCM network folder and file structures, ensuring proper user access and permissions.
• Lead SCM IT development projects from initiation to completion meeting deadlines, scope, and budget.
• Implementation and oversight of automation technologies (e.g. BOTS, AI) to streamline SCM and enterprise business processes.
• Identify, lead, and implement SCM operational and global opportunities for process improvement and redesign.
• Create and manage reports/metrics in Oracle, Cognos, OBIEE, PowerBI and other reporting frameworks.
• Create, maintain and support business required data spreadsheets and/ or data repositories for data management, reporting, ad hoc and routine data requests, business process dash boards, etc. and process flow activities.

Positions Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ten years of experience in SCM or Information Technology positions
• Working knowledge of SCM related ERP/Oracle application and report/query development tools (e.g. PowerBI, COGNOS, ...)
• Preferred knowledge of IT project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical and process issues.
• Able to identify areas for process improvements and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with end users, team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and or collaboratively in a team environment
• Customer service orientation to provide a positive support experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills including ability to present to all levels of management
• Self starter with strong organizational, time management, planning and follow-through capabilities.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel as required
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)
• Possess strong technical aptitude with applications and data management.
• Must have effective ability to work with others, lead by example, manage up as well as across and among subordinate levels.
• Possess a strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and creatively (i.e. out-of-the box)
• Ability to work standard business hours or weekends as required supporting special projects and or assignments.
• Represent SCM and General Dynamics on various efforts requiring travel, supplier, customer, cross-functional, or other interaction.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire a senior career-level Senior Supply Chain IT Project Management Professional, the perfect place to challenge your Supply Chain or Information Technology skills.

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.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Provide technical support to SCM end users for Oracle E-Business, Teamcenter, APEX, COGNOS, PowerBI, Outlook and other applications used by the SCM organization
• Diagnose and resolve software/business process issues, escalating to higher level management if necessary
• Assist in the development, updating and maintenance of SCM content on websites and internal portals
• Maintain documentation of support activities, solutions and end user guides and training documents
• Conduct training sessions for end users with the software applications and/or business processes
• Manage and support SCM network folder and file structures, ensuring proper user access and permissions.
• Lead SCM IT development projects from initiation to completion meeting deadlines, scope, and budget.
• Implementation and oversight of automation technologies (e.g. BOTS, AI) to streamline SCM and enterprise business processes.
• Identify, lead, and implement SCM operational and global opportunities for process improvement and redesign.
• Create and manage reports/metrics in Oracle, Cognos, OBIEE, PowerBI and other reporting frameworks.
• Create, maintain and support business required data spreadsheets and/ or data repositories for data management, reporting, ad hoc and routine data requests, business process dash boards, etc. and process flow activities.

Positions Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ten years of experience in SCM or Information Technology positions
• Working knowledge of SCM related ERP/Oracle application and report/query development tools (e.g. PowerBI, COGNOS, ...)
• Preferred knowledge of IT project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical and process issues.
• Able to identify areas for process improvements and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with end users, team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and or collaboratively in a team environment
• Customer service orientation to provide a positive support experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills including ability to present to all levels of management
• Self starter with strong organizational, time management, planning and follow-through capabilities.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel as required
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)
• Possess strong technical aptitude with applications and data management.
• Must have effective ability to work with others, lead by example, manage up as well as across and among subordinate levels.
• Possess a strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and creatively (i.e. out-of-the box)
• Ability to work standard business hours or weekends as required supporting special projects and or assignments.
• Represent SCM and General Dynamics on various efforts requiring travel, supplier, customer, cross-functional, or other interaction.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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