Program Director - Fires (Security)

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain close working relationships with US and international customers to advocate and facilitate AM General's business growth through the advancement of soft recoil technology and mobile fires capabilities
• Coordinate internally with domestic and international business development, government relations, engineering, Program IPT, and externally with MANDUS Group
• Analyze, review, and report US funding for existing programs and future opportunities for soft recoil technology
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships to advance the company's soft recoil technology and mobile vehicle capabilities and automotive enhancement efforts in support of domestic and international business development
• Develop, implement, and execute AM General's strategy for soft recoil technology and mobile fires capabilities and proactively evaluate growth opportunities and new funding opportunities
• Maintain, update, and report status of current funding for soft recoil technology insertion on AMG vehicles and future platforms
• Assess, report, and advise on soft recoil technology and mobile fires capabilities performance to AM General business leaders to make determinations on prioritization, resources, and pursuits, and provide recommendations for formulation of action plans and countermeasures
• Assist in Government Relations initiatives to increase congressional funding for soft recoil technology and mobile fires capabilities
• Manage the relationships of current and potential strategic partnerships amongst industry leaders for adoption and integration of breakthrough fires technology
• Lead and advise AM General leadership on engagements with the senior US and international government officials and attend trade shows and industry events
• Coordinate, support, and complement international capture managers for international business growth opportunities, showcasing AMG's groundbreaking soft recoil technology and improved mobile fires platforms
• Engage internally with engineering, operations, proposals, pricing, and contracts to successfully execute program requirements within cost and schedule while satisfying customers' requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree (Masters Preferred) with 10 plus years of relevant experience in automotive industry and automotive engineering and technology, and with preferred experience US Government defense budgets, defense contracting, and testing and evaluation of developmental programs
• Previous experience in US Army maneuver or fires operational career fields
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing high performance teams in a highly matrixed organization and complex environment
• Team player– collaborative, able to work in a team of teams and not worry about credit
• Entrepreneurial operator – a self-starter able to utilize guidance and intent to create opportunities that advance the team and grow revenue
• Excellent interpersonal skills –diplomatic in complex environments and able to advance goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence/persuade stakeholders both inside the organization and out
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 25% travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Business Development