Planning Control & Analysis Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Planning Control & Analysis Manager

Location: Walker, MI, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Walker

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 17310487

Description:
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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role

The Program Manager will be responsible for defining product strategy, leading cross-functional execution, and ensuring delivery of high- quality products that meet customer and business needs. This role provides both strategic leadership and hands-on product ownership, while also managing and developing a team

• Develop and communicate a clear vision, strategy and roadmap aligned with organization goals.
• Translate business objectives into actionable product plans and measurable success metrics.
• Partner with engineering, design, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver on time and within scope.
• Prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business impact and technical feasibility.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept through launch, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance and lead data driven decisions to optimize experience and outcomes.
• Directly manage, coach, and support the team.
• Provide regular feedback, performance management, and develop training.
• Foster collaboration, inclusive, high-performance team culture.
• Ensure alignment with product strategy, goals, and best practices in product/program management.
• Act as primary communication bridge between leadership and cross- functional teams.
• Ensure clarity in product/program requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Represent the product/program organization in leadership meetings, presenting updates, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Communicate decisions, progress and changes with clarity and professionalism.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners, external vendors, and executive leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, technology or program/project management strongly preferred. Other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience.
• 7-10 years in program/project management required including leading major product initiatives.
• 2+ years of experiences managing and mentoring a team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to develop strategy, drive execution, and deliver measurable results.
• PMP certification is strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of program and project management execution.
• Knowledge of EVMS and financial reporting metrics.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Logistics support, supply chain management and manufacturing processes.

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.

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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role

The Program Manager will be responsible for defining product strategy, leading cross-functional execution, and ensuring delivery of high- quality products that meet customer and business needs. This role provides both strategic leadership and hands-on product ownership, while also managing and developing a team

• Develop and communicate a clear vision, strategy and roadmap aligned with organization goals.
• Translate business objectives into actionable product plans and measurable success metrics.
• Partner with engineering, design, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver on time and within scope.
• Prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business impact and technical feasibility.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept through launch, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance and lead data driven decisions to optimize experience and outcomes.
• Directly manage, coach, and support the team.
• Provide regular feedback, performance management, and develop training.
• Foster collaboration, inclusive, high-performance team culture.
• Ensure alignment with product strategy, goals, and best practices in product/program management.
• Act as primary communication bridge between leadership and cross- functional teams.
• Ensure clarity in product/program requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Represent the product/program organization in leadership meetings, presenting updates, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Communicate decisions, progress and changes with clarity and professionalism.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners, external vendors, and executive leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, technology or program/project management strongly preferred. Other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience.
• 7-10 years in program/project management required including leading major product initiatives.
• 2+ years of experiences managing and mentoring a team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to develop strategy, drive execution, and deliver measurable results.
• PMP certification is strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of program and project management execution.
• Knowledge of EVMS and financial reporting metrics.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Logistics support, supply chain management and manufacturing processes.

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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