General Dynamics UK Limited
Programme / Senior Programme Managers (Multiple Roles)
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About General Dynamics Mission Systems
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 in avionics and communication systems. Our commitment is built on values such as trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.
About the Role
General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea designs avionic mission computing systems for military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs. Our recent developments include the next generation of Advanced High-Performance, Safety-Critical Mission Computer Systems required for cutting-edge military platforms.
We are seeking a Programme or Senior Programme Manager to join either our avionic or naval teams, leading projects through Bid, Development, Production, and Support phases.
Key Responsibilities
As a Programme or Senior Programme Manager, you will:
- Manage all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring schedule milestones, cost targets, and performance standards are met while maintaining customer satisfaction
- Execute projects end-to-end, with accountability for project performance metrics
- Act as primary point of contact for customers, managing expectations and ensuring satisfaction
- Identify and pursue follow-on business opportunities across company product lines
- Participate in bid management, coordinating cost estimates and proposal generation for new and existing business
- Achieve financial targets (e.g., Bookings, Billings/Cash, EBIT), meet Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, and ensure On-Time Acceptable Delivery (OTAD) goals are met
- Oversee key performance indicators such as project financial performance, timeline adherence, customer satisfaction ratings, and business development
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Qualifications & Experience
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong programme management experience, preferably with defence industry background.
Essential Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience managing development contracts throughout the project lifecycle
- Strong understanding of engineering, production, and manufacturing processes
- Proven success in high-technology, high-regulation environments
- Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, commercial/technical acumen, and judgement
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Desirable:
- APMP qualification in programme management
- Defence-centric programme experience
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: £50,560 to £80,000 (dependant on relevant experience and knowledge)
- Flexible benefits package
Work-life Balance & Career Growth
- Compressed 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off
- Personalised career development plans with regular progress reviews
- Flexible working environment with recognised contributions and benefits
Diversity & Inclusion
At General Dynamics, we embrace inclusion—beliefs, cultural backgrounds, job experiences, and ideas are celebrated. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
About Our Commitment
- We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. Please contact disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk for consideration under the Disability Confident Scheme.
- Successful applicants must hold the appropriate UK Security clearance level for the role.
- All applicants proceed through a manual review process rather than algorithmic screening.
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