Program Manger - Test Director

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.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with internal and external (USG) resources to ensure a proper DVP&R - Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) is in place and deliver as required to the Government for review and approval prior to the start of the verification activities.
• Work with government representatives and internal personnel to ensure all design activities, ECPs, VECPs and all planned test/verification events under this contract are managed, documented, and submitted per the testing requirements as called out in the contract
• Work with Government representatives to develop and ensure Vehicle Evaluation and Schedule Allocation Matrix (VEASAM) contains the planned test sites, schedule, estimated test duration, and types of tests required under this contract
• Utilize internal personnel will ensure parts availability to include all scheduled maintenance supplies, adequate quantity of operator manuals, adequacy of tester and Soldier/Marine training, and any other test support items

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Required B.S. in Engineering
• M.S. in Engineering, or related field is preferred
• 10 or more years of program management and testing related experience, preferably in military tactical vehicles or defense industry
• Management of engineering services is required; management experience of a defense contract preferred
• Demonstrated DoD Acquisition Customer experience
• Demonstrated strategic and tactical planning to address customer needs and company goals
• Extensive experience managing a program/project team to execute a government contract or product development efforts
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to work alone, as well as part of a team
• Must be able to build consensus, make a decision, provide direction, and deliver
• Prior military or defense acquisition service preferred

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
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

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

Travel may be required