Project Manager

Poway, California

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Job ID 49912BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Job Title Project Manager City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $100,290 - $183,098

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more Research and Development (R&D) program(s) contained at a single location.
Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
Lead cross functional technical team and diverse support team from a matrixed organization to meet program requirements.
Apply innovative technology and creative solutions to solve customer’s technical challenges.
Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
Interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues.
Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, lead customer program reviews to include cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Participate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.
Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
Lead planning and preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications.
Capable of providing leadership to software development teams, drawing on a strong background in full-lifecycle software delivery, modern engineering practices, and Agile methodologies.
Brings the technical depth to serve as a liaison between software teams and broader cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful integration of MGS capabilities.

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 Bachelors in Engineering, Science or related technical field and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience with at least five of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Requires a strong software technical background, with demonstrated experience in directly managing software development teams. The candidate should have a proven track record in overseeing the software lifecycle from design through deployment.
Demonstrates the capability to lead or directly support full-stack software development efforts, with experience in real-time systems, distributed services, and mission-critical applications.
Possesses a product-centric perspective, with a strong bias towards promoting and propagating the use of MGS products among internal customers to enhance operational effectiveness and user satisfaction.
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.
Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
Familiarity with secure DoD environments, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operation (ATO) processes, and integration of compliant software architectures is preferred.
Former hands-on software development experience strongly preferred; working knowledge of programming languages, system APIs, and infrastructure orchestration is advantageous.
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD security clearance is required.

Salary:$100,290 - $183,098

Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Apply Now

“I wanted to continue my service and make a positive difference in the world. At GA, I can provide my friends, family, neighbors and current service members with the best products to keep them aware and safe at home and on the battlefield.”

– Jack O. Sr. Program Manager, GA-ASI

“Working in Research and Development means every day is something new and exciting. It's always a challenge to test new materials to see if they behave as you expect. It's never boring.”

– Steven, Research & Development Engineer

"I like knowing that the projects I work on contribute to the defense of our country."

– Micah, Mechanical Engineer

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”

– John, Staff Engineer