Program Design Lead

DescriptionAt General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers. The Program Design Lead plays a key role in guiding vehicle design and development activities, ensuring engineering excellence and program success. In this position, the Design Lead provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, driving the execution of complex design efforts from concept through to delivery. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, proactive communication, and disciplined program performance to meet cost, schedule and quality objectives.ResponsibilitiesLead, coordinate, and monitor vehicle design and development activities, liaising with multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept to delivery.Drive program priorities to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets through strong technical acumen.Collaborate across departments to resolve issues, manage configurations, and maintain project momentum.Track and report on program performance in accordance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.Build trusted relationships with internal teams and external partners to support seamless program execution.Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and contractual documentation with precision and clarity.Support bid and proposal efforts, contributing technical insights and program expertise.Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous efficiency gains.Ensure compliance with all program and regulatory requirements (ITAR, EAR, FCPA, GP, SOX, etc.).Provide support and coverage for the Associate Program Manager, as required.Required QualificationsUniversity degree or college diplomaMinimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, including project management experienceAbility to respond to customer requirements and manage expectations while ensuring satisfactionCustomer and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and solve problemsSuperior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressureSelf-motivated and effective in a multi-disciplinary team, including to facilitate discussionsExperience developing and delivering presentationsExperience creating or maintaining metrics or other performance reportsStrong oral, written, and presentation communication skillsExperience in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPointNegotiating skills and experienceAbility to travel and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passportPreferred QualificationsPMP designation or working towardsUnderstanding of GDLS-C Program processes, standards, and measurementsFamiliarity with and/or experience in military and GDLS-CProduct knowledge and defense industry or military experiencePrevious experience working with government contractsRelated customer experienceEVMS and Bid-X experienceTotal RewardsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous bonus program, health, and dental coverage.Our compensation structure is designed to reward performance and support the well-being of our team members.Advance Your Career and Safeguard Our Soldiers. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, you will have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and success of Canadian soldiers. This is more than just a career move – it’s a chance to grow professionally while playing a vital role in safeguarding those who protect us. Apply today #J-18808-Ljbffr