Program Manager, Suburban Shield Program - GM Defense

About the role

The role is categorized as hybrid, with the successful candidate expected to report to the Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan three days per week, at minimum, or at another frequency as dictated by business needs. On occasion, this may also include reporting to a supplier location up to four days per week. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site at a supplier facility.

Responsibilities

• 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 discipline and adherence to program management processes, understanding where adaptation is required to support GM Defense Customers and process

Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree
• MBA or equivalent degree
• People leader experience (formal or informal team leadership roles)
• Familiarity with the other functional teams: Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, and Supply Chain
• Strong leadership and initiative skills with a demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority