General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and weapon systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

As a Programme Manager, you will manage all aspects of assigned programmes to achieve schedule milestones and cost targets, meeting performance targets for technical compliance and quality standards, while ensuring customer satisfaction.  The focus of this role is within the Eurofighter Typhoon & TEMPEST programmes.

In this Programme Manager role, you can expect to:

• Manage and execute programmes from Bid Phase, Large Complex Development Projects, and could include some Production and Support programmes
• Hold accountability for project performance (schedule, milestones and financial metrics)
• Stakeholder Management
• Prepare and implement programme work schedules and project planning, liaising with specialist areas across the organisational matrix
• Ensure the requirements of the contract are flowed down to the project team with clearly defined tasking
• Monitor, review and prioritise work schedules with the team and review project resources

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• Defence industry Programme/Project Management experience
• APMP qualification
• Considerable experience of Programme Management
• Knowledge of programme, project management practices and procedures through the development lifecycle
• Higher qualification and background in relevant field

This role has a starting salary of £62,500 - £85,250 plus flexible benefits.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.