Product Manager
•Requisition Number:1873
•Position Type:Full-Time Regular
•Relocation Provided:No
•Department:MFG Product Management - L2060 (Direct)
•Location:Joint Systems Manufacturing Center - Lima, OH
•Education Required:Bachelors Degree
•Experience Required:Less than 1 year
Position Description:
This challenging, entry-level position offers the successful candidate opportunities for career growth while performing the following duties:
-Coordinate and oversee assigned products/projects, including the implementation of new, additional, and/or unique manufacturing product lines and production programs.
-Responsible for cost estimate development, schedule development, participation in contract definition interpretation and negotiation, facility, equipment, tooling and manpower requirements.
- Coordinate major changes to product lines/projects and manufacturing programs to ensure technical, cost and schedule performance requirements are met.
- Function as the liaison between Division Program management, Production, Quality, Finance, Planning, Supply Chain and customers to ensure successful product line/project plan execution.
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to implement innovative technologies and processes and coordinate facility, processes, and resources necessary to meet specific project or program requirements.
- Monitor, when applicable, cost and schedule performance in accordance with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Participate in the analysis of plant capabilities and development of new business prospects.
Position Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and a U. S. citizen.
- Must obtain unescorted facility access through process administered by Department of Army.
- Must pass background check and pre-employment medical process including a drug screen.
- Bachelor's Degree in Management or Engineering required.
- Must have understanding of business finance - profit/loss.
- Must have demonstrated critical thinking skills to develop and present technically detailed and complex presentations.
- Ability to set priorities and multi-task to meet business critical requirements.
- Effective project management skills and organization.
- Perform complex problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with government contractual language is a plus.
- Some travel required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to working with and providing accommodations to individuals with a disability. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation due to disability for any part of the application or hiring process may contact benefits@gdls.com for assistance. Determination of requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
