Assistant Program Manager, Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Program Development - GM Defense

Job DescriptionHybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business with periodic travel to Concord, NC and customer locations.About GM Defense: GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities – integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with limited oversight!The Role:The Assistant Program Manager – Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Program Development supports the planning, coordination, and day-to-day execution of ISV program activities across contracts, engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment. This role is responsible for developing and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as a contract deliverable, creating and tracking risks and opportunities tied to materiel, manufacturing, and process costs, supporting execution of the Program Content Change Request (PCCR) process, and submitting contract deliverables to customers.This position helps ensure data accuracy, schedule integrity, and disciplined program execution in support of the Program Manager and the broader ISV leadership team.What You’ll Do: Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ManagementDevelop, maintain, and baseline the Integrated Master Schedule for assigned ISV contracts and work directives in alignment with contractual requirements and internal standardsBreak down contract scope into logically linked tasks, milestones, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and cost charging structuresPerform regular schedule status updates, including progress, dates, and logic, and validate inputs from functional owners to ensure the IMS reflects current plans and approved changesPrepare IMS deliverables and schedule reports for customer submittals, internal reviews, and senior leadership briefingsRisk and Opportunity ManagementCoordinate identification, documentation, and tracking of risks and opportunities related to materiel, manufacturing, and process costs across the ISV portfolioFacilitate working sessions with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and IPS to capture new items, assess impact and likelihood, and define mitigation or exploitation actionsMaintain the risk and opportunity register with clear ownership, due dates, and status updatesSupport regular risk and opportunity reviews and reporting to ISV leadership and customersLink risks and opportunities to IMS activities and cost elements so impacts are visible in both schedule and financial performance viewsProgram Content Change Request (PCCR) SupportSupport end-to-end execution of the PCCR process for ISV Integration, from intake and scoping through approval and implementationCoordinate with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Manufacturing, and IPS to gather requirements, technical content, and cost and schedule impacts needed to evaluate each PCCREnsure approved PCCR decisions are reflected in the IMS, risk and opportunity register, cost structures, and other affected program artifactsMaintain PCCR logs, status dashboards, and supporting documentation to provide a clear audit trail and timely stakeholder communicationProgram Integration and ReportingAssist the Program Manager in preparing and maintaining dashboards, one-pagers, and recurring reports that connect scope, schedule, risk, and cost across the ISV portfolioCoordinate inputs for internal and external reviews, including Army Program Management Reviews, technical reviews, and internal operating reviews related to schedule, risk and opportunity status, and change contentSupport compilation, coordination, quality checks, and on-time submission of contract deliverables to customers, including required schedule, reporting, and supporting data packagesHelp drive consistency of data and messaging across CDRLs, IMS deliverables, risk reports, PCCR documentation, and customer-facing contract deliverablesProcess Discipline and Continuous ImprovementExecute and help refine standard operating procedures for IMS maintenance, risk and opportunity management, and PCCR handling within the ISV Integration teamIdentify recurring issues, data quality gaps, and process inefficiencies, and support implementation of improvements such as templates, checklists, simple automation, and tool enhancementsSupport training and onboarding of new team members on schedule, risk, and PCCR processes and toolsYour Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree required5+ years of experience in project or program coordination, scheduling, business operations, or a related role within automotive, aerospace, defense, or other complex product environmentsHands-on experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent, along with strong Excel and PowerPoint skillsBasic understanding of program management disciplines, including WBS, schedule logic, risk and issue management, and change controlStrong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail and data integrityEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and summarize complex topics clearlyCandidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal governm