Stryker Program Office Deputy Program Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Stryker Program Office Deputy Program Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

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: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 16018807

Description: About the Role

Opportunity in the Stryker and Specialty Wheeled Vehicles (SSWV) Program Office, managing projects effort under the Stryker and System Technical Support Contract (STS) as well as the Robotics program office. The Stryker STS is a multi-discipline contract that allows the USG to procure technical support to include Systems Engineering Support (SES), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Engineering Support, Logistics Engineering Support (LES), Contract Test Support (CTS), Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL), Overarching Support, and Configuration Management for the Stryker Family of Vehicles (FoV).

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

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced 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, 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 a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows
employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

The position reports directly to the STS Program Manager and would require routinely interacting with the USG PMSBCT customer. Fostering a trustworthy and honest relationship with Customer is critical. The position includes the planning and execution of engineering STS projects to ensure all obligations are clearly identified to successfully meet project cost, schedule and technical performance requirements, manage projects and technical teams in the design, validation and configuration management within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget. Prepare bids and support any applicable proposal development efforts. Provide direction and leadership support to other functional organizations (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Finance, etc) as necessary to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications Sought

Bachelor's Degree required in engineering discipline preferred. Other disciplines will be
considered with relevant experience.
Minimum of 7 to 10 years relevant experience required.
Program and/or project management experience required.
Customer interface experience with USG and/or external suppliers required.
Financial compliance audits experience desired.
Strategic thinking and planning preferred.
Risk management experience required.
Team / Matrix management experience required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proposal development experience required.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to obtain DoD clearance and passport.
Occasional domestic travel required to production facilities, government locations and/or
suppliers.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Exposure to Oracle applications, Teamcenter, TIPQA

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

Opportunity in the Stryker and Specialty Wheeled Vehicles (SSWV) Program Office, managing projects effort under the Stryker and System Technical Support Contract (STS) as well as the Robotics program office. The Stryker STS is a multi-discipline contract that allows the USG to procure technical support to include Systems Engineering Support (SES), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Engineering Support, Logistics Engineering Support (LES), Contract Test Support (CTS), Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL), Overarching Support, and Configuration Management for the Stryker Family of Vehicles (FoV).

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

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced 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, 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 a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows
employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

The position reports directly to the STS Program Manager and would require routinely interacting with the USG PMSBCT customer. Fostering a trustworthy and honest relationship with Customer is critical. The position includes the planning and execution of engineering STS projects to ensure all obligations are clearly identified to successfully meet project cost, schedule and technical performance requirements, manage projects and technical teams in the design, validation and configuration management within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget. Prepare bids and support any applicable proposal development efforts. Provide direction and leadership support to other functional organizations (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Finance, etc) as necessary to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications Sought

Bachelor's Degree required in engineering discipline preferred. Other disciplines will be
considered with relevant experience.
Minimum of 7 to 10 years relevant experience required.
Program and/or project management experience required.
Customer interface experience with USG and/or external suppliers required.
Financial compliance audits experience desired.
Strategic thinking and planning preferred.
Risk management experience required.
Team / Matrix management experience required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proposal development experience required.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to obtain DoD clearance and passport.
Occasional domestic travel required to production facilities, government locations and/or
suppliers.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Exposure to Oracle applications, Teamcenter, TIPQA

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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