Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO) at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Minnesota
- Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Location: Minnesota
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
As a Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO), you will lead cross-functional teams within manufacturing in support of our Airborne Systems business unit. In this role you will be responsible for the overall manufacturing execution of the programs that you support, including all cost, schedule, q…
Responsibilities
- As a Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO), you will lead cross-functional teams within manufacturing in support of our Airborne Systems business unit. In this role you will be responsible for the overall manufacturing execution of the programs that you support, including all cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with manufacturing operations, process development and control
- Experience with overseeing project performance, cost, scope, and schedule
- Experience with generating, analyzing, and monitoring budgets and schedules
- Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration within teams/Subject Matter Experts to ensure health of overall program
- Analytic and problem solving skills, with advanced decision-making ability
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to perform analysis of work flow/load balancing and take appropriate action
- A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science / Engineering field, is preferred.
- Experience with new product introduction manufacturing, and transitioning new programs from development to production
- Ability to assess risk and scope changes that may impact program cost and schedule
- Proficient understanding of earned value tools
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
- Experience in implementing new processes, documentation, and quality/process controls
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects with successful outcomes
- Exceptional communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Skills
Required
- U.S. citizenship
Preferred
- Ability to assess risk and scope changes
Benefits
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits