Project Manager Launched Effects Program

Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as a liaison between project management and the project team, planning, engineering, line management, and the customer on issues such as operational and scheduling concerns. Continually reviews status of project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget. Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. May accomplish tasks through subordinate staff and/or management. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer. Responsible for decisions which have an impact on outcomes and where failure to complete assignments will typically result in serious delays and expenditure of additional resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with development of project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Manage and monitor project plans, schedules, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery for internal research and development and/or for contracted development efforts for external customers.
• Collaborate with technical staff and group management to develop and implement short, medium, and long term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives.
• Work with Engineering to establish technical requirements, concepts, critical designs, and evaluation criteria to enable the successful completion of engineering efforts.
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels to resolve technical, cost, and/or scheduling issues.
• Act as the primary contact for program risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned project.
• Identify and assess project issues and develop recommendations for solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Act as a lead providing direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, statements of work, technical specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s)
• Assist with the pursuit of new or expanded business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and may result in new products, programs, and business opportunities.
• Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of proprietary technology and sensitive information is maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s in business administration or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Must be Customer-focused, able to work on a self-initiated basis in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Salary:$100,290 - $183,098