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Position Title: Stryker Global Field Support Area Manager - Germany
Location: Vilseck, DE, Germany
Category: Program/Project Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Germany
City: Vilseck
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15793619
Date Posted: Mar 14, 2025
Description: Global Field Support Manager - Germany
General Dynamics Land Systems has an opportunity for an experienced leader to manage Global Field Support activities for our Germany Region (GFS-GE). This manager will lead a regional organization to achieve the business goals in accordance with the established priorities and resources available. Activities include managing Field Service Representatives (FSR) services, Combat Vehicle Mechanic (CVM) services, and providing unparalleled customer support to our Stryker Combat Vehicle-equipped units.
Job Responsibilities: - Manage multiple customer accounts and synchronize the organizations' schedules in terms of contracts, on-time service delivery, unit events, travel, labor, and other resources.
- Achieve essential quality objectives like FSR Cost Savings, FSR On-the-Job Training and service delivery metrics, unit readiness enhancements, workplace safety, and product/service delivery standards.
- Execute budget strategy and control costs across the organization with regard to time, labor, material, other direct charges, and travel expenditures.
- Achieve key compliance metrics for the work force including required training, property accountability, calibrations, travel card, audits and alike.
Qualifications: - Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree Preferred
- 10 + years of experience in similar role or have previous military experience
- Must have proven ability and experience in team management and leadership of large groups.
- Must be proficient at planning and monitoring multiple project requirements concurrently.
- Must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Army maintenance and logistics systems.
- GDLS leadership experience and knowledge of GDLS policies and procedures a plus.
- Must have proven ability to complete programs and projects on time, under budget and with quality results.
- Must be willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field operations, office and shop environments both on and off of military installations.
- Responsible for maintaining morale, welfare and promote safe working environments for the assigned workforce.
- Must be a US Person
- Must have the ability to obtain a Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) to perform work in Germany.
- Must be able to qualify for and able to secure and maintain a US Passport for deployment.
- Must have the ability to be issued and maintain Corporate AMEX card.
- Must qualify for security clearance if required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Occasional - less than 20%
Work Location: Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany
Position Salary Range: New hires generally start between $93,300 and $124,300 per year. Applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full salary range for the position is between $93,300 and $139,850 per year.
Position Incentive: Hired applicant will be able to receive an annual bonus.
Benefits Offered: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.
Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 80 hours of sick/personal time per year and 6-13 paid holidays each year depending on business circumstances and the applicable holiday schedule for that year.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Global Field Support Manager - Germany
General Dynamics Land Systems has an opportunity for an experienced leader to manage Global Field Support activities for our Germany Region (GFS-GE). This manager will lead a regional organization to achieve the business goals in accordance with the established priorities and resources available. Activities include managing Field Service Representatives (FSR) services, Combat Vehicle Mechanic (CVM) services, and providing unparalleled customer support to our Stryker Combat Vehicle-equipped units.
Job Responsibilities: - Manage multiple customer accounts and synchronize the organizations' schedules in terms of contracts, on-time service delivery, unit events, travel, labor, and other resources.
- Achieve essential quality objectives like FSR Cost Savings, FSR On-the-Job Training and service delivery metrics, unit readiness enhancements, workplace safety, and product/service delivery standards.
- Execute budget strategy and control costs across the organization with regard to time, labor, material, other direct charges, and travel expenditures.
- Achieve key compliance metrics for the work force including required training, property accountability, calibrations, travel card, audits and alike.
Qualifications: - Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree Preferred
- 10 + years of experience in similar role or have previous military experience
- Must have proven ability and experience in team management and leadership of large groups.
- Must be proficient at planning and monitoring multiple project requirements concurrently.
- Must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Army maintenance and logistics systems.
- GDLS leadership experience and knowledge of GDLS policies and procedures a plus.
- Must have proven ability to complete programs and projects on time, under budget and with quality results.
- Must be willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field operations, office and shop environments both on and off of military installations.
- Responsible for maintaining morale, welfare and promote safe working environments for the assigned workforce.
- Must be a US Person
- Must have the ability to obtain a Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) to perform work in Germany.
- Must be able to qualify for and able to secure and maintain a US Passport for deployment.
- Must have the ability to be issued and maintain Corporate AMEX card.
- Must qualify for security clearance if required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Occasional - less than 20%
Work Location: Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany
Position Salary Range: New hires generally start between $93,300 and $124,300 per year. Applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full salary range for the position is between $93,300 and $139,850 per year.
Position Incentive: Hired applicant will be able to receive an annual bonus.
Benefits Offered: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.
Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 80 hours of sick/personal time per year and 6-13 paid holidays each year depending on business circumstances and the applicable holiday schedule for that year.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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