Leader II Product Mgmt

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Leader II Product Mgmt

Location: Poland, WA, Poland

Category: Program/Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Poland


City: Poland

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 17358407

Description: Leader II Product Mgmt

Job Description:

• Functions as a Senior Projects Manager responsible for mission resource coordination, complex mission planning, cost execution management, team logistics and support management, team compliance, and building excellent internal GDLS business partner, lead GDLS business partner teams, and customer relationships in support of foreign military missions across multiple countries. Direct report to the Ft. Hood CSO Director.
• Requires a leader that can work professionally in complex, changing customer support requirements. A leader that can find common ground with customers and business partners leading to solutions. A leader that is adaptable and capable of creating internal communication processes that effectively manage a continuous changing support environment.
• Directly manages maintenance, training and logistics operations in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) clients worldwide, management functions can include Materiel Fielding Operations, New Equipment Training, Field Service Representatives, and Warehouse Operations.
• Possesses the experience and technical skill necessary to build support concepts leading to the establishment of a Regional Sustainment Center
• This position is assigned in Poland but may require manager to go TDY for multiple months as required. Current list of countries include management of GDLS Ft. Hood teams in Poland, Taiwan, and Australia. Egypt, Romania, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are potential future countries that this position will be required to manage or deploy TDY to support and manage.
• Requires expert planning and analysis skills, including a full understanding of the military contracting process and becoming the subject matter expert for new business contracting opportunities. Must be able to create detailed plans jointly with product management leading to successful mission execution and efficient operational cost management.
• Manages a complex customer and business partner engagement program including United States Government (USG) customers, GDLS Customer Support management, GDLS program management, GDLS business development, FMS customers, and numerous USG organizations.
• Creates and manages detailed site administrative processes in multiple functional areas including supply, procurement, contracting, maintenance, change management, Whole Systems Business Model, and IT.
• Conducts research, analysis and coordination for future business and prepares information and/or COA briefings with detailed recommendations in support of tracked combat vehicle (TCV) product management and program goals.
• Interfaces with senior GDLS management, government and military leadership. Engages USG clients at Brigade, Division, and Corps levels.
• Develops detailed metrics and objectives linked to organizational goals.
• Travels to multiple locations ensuring client satisfaction and, as necessary, to coordinate new business opportunities. This position may require manager to go TDY to multiple overseas locations to engage business partners and potential customers.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma and Team Based Management principles

Job Requirements:

• Management or leadership experience of a minimum of 20 years required.
• Expert planning skills. Must have experience with military technical information and cost management knowledge. Practical experience and training using the Military Decision-Making Process a must.
• Bachelors degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Must have extensive experience in leading and managing diverse and complex logistics operations (including maintenance, supply, and transportation).
• Able to serve as a prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
• Proven and documented performance in complex leadership positions required.
• Vast experience needed in briefing preparation and strong communication skills, written and oral, a must.
• Able to develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which requires a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.
• Strong interpersonal skill set and team building experience required. Must be able to create solutions and avoid friction.
• Background investigation required.
• Excellent computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Power Point, Excel and Word
• Must be experienced in Safety, Hazardous Materials management, and individual/team training.
• Must be available and willing to travel globally for extended periods of time to support customer requirements.

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.
Leader II Product Mgmt

Job Description:

• Functions as a Senior Projects Manager responsible for mission resource coordination, complex mission planning, cost execution management, team logistics and support management, team compliance, and building excellent internal GDLS business partner, lead GDLS business partner teams, and customer relationships in support of foreign military missions across multiple countries. Direct report to the Ft. Hood CSO Director.
• Requires a leader that can work professionally in complex, changing customer support requirements. A leader that can find common ground with customers and business partners leading to solutions. A leader that is adaptable and capable of creating internal communication processes that effectively manage a continuous changing support environment.
• Directly manages maintenance, training and logistics operations in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) clients worldwide, management functions can include Materiel Fielding Operations, New Equipment Training, Field Service Representatives, and Warehouse Operations.
• Possesses the experience and technical skill necessary to build support concepts leading to the establishment of a Regional Sustainment Center
• This position is assigned in Poland but may require manager to go TDY for multiple months as required. Current list of countries include management of GDLS Ft. Hood teams in Poland, Taiwan, and Australia. Egypt, Romania, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are potential future countries that this position will be required to manage or deploy TDY to support and manage.
• Requires expert planning and analysis skills, including a full understanding of the military contracting process and becoming the subject matter expert for new business contracting opportunities. Must be able to create detailed plans jointly with product management leading to successful mission execution and efficient operational cost management.
• Manages a complex customer and business partner engagement program including United States Government (USG) customers, GDLS Customer Support management, GDLS program management, GDLS business development, FMS customers, and numerous USG organizations.
• Creates and manages detailed site administrative processes in multiple functional areas including supply, procurement, contracting, maintenance, change management, Whole Systems Business Model, and IT.
• Conducts research, analysis and coordination for future business and prepares information and/or COA briefings with detailed recommendations in support of tracked combat vehicle (TCV) product management and program goals.
• Interfaces with senior GDLS management, government and military leadership. Engages USG clients at Brigade, Division, and Corps levels.
• Develops detailed metrics and objectives linked to organizational goals.
• Travels to multiple locations ensuring client satisfaction and, as necessary, to coordinate new business opportunities. This position may require manager to go TDY to multiple overseas locations to engage business partners and potential customers.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma and Team Based Management principles

Job Requirements:

• Management or leadership experience of a minimum of 20 years required.
• Expert planning skills. Must have experience with military technical information and cost management knowledge. Practical experience and training using the Military Decision-Making Process a must.
• Bachelors degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Must have extensive experience in leading and managing diverse and complex logistics operations (including maintenance, supply, and transportation).
• Able to serve as a prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
• Proven and documented performance in complex leadership positions required.
• Vast experience needed in briefing preparation and strong communication skills, written and oral, a must.
• Able to develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which requires a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.
• Strong interpersonal skill set and team building experience required. Must be able to create solutions and avoid friction.
• Background investigation required.
• Excellent computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Power Point, Excel and Word
• Must be experienced in Safety, Hazardous Materials management, and individual/team training.
• Must be available and willing to travel globally for extended periods of time to support customer requirements.

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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