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.

General Dynamics is recruiting for a Head of PM Governance to:

• Provide governance and effective oversight of the portfolio of projects within the Avionics business unit.
• Lead development and delivery of strategically important development, production and in-service support projects.

The Head of Programmes will be expected to contribute to business strategy and support the Avionics Director in developing and maintaining strategically important customer, supplier and other industry relationships

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The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented individual with first-class leadership and motivational skills. They must be able to inspire outstanding work from team members with a range of experience and technical abilities. Other key requirements include excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills, with a strong knowledge of functional disciplines and experience of managing supply chain and workshare partners.

This position requires a subject matter expert in project management with extensive experience of leading large, complex international projects in order to ensure we deliver against our customer commitments. The Head of Programmes will oversee all active projects and project management proposals within the Avionics business unit.

A proven work history is required in a project management environment and in executing complex projects, ideally with a background in managing projects within the defence avionics sector across both fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft.

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd March 2024

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!

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.

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.