General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Program Manager III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $150K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, science, or related field required; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
  • Eleven years of progressively complex program administration experience, with five years in program management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in program management principles and leadership skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interface with varied stakeholders.
  • Customer-focused with the ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexibility in working hours and travel required.
  • Desired technical experience in planning, design, testing, and capability integration.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage entire program lifecycle from initiation to delivery, ensuring quality and financial objectives.
  • Develop and coordinate program delivery plans for a single customer.
  • Work with engineering to establish design parameters and criteria for product development and integration.
  • Serve as primary contact for resolving technical and scheduling issues with stakeholders.
  • Influence preparation of business plans, proposals, and budget negotiations for contracts.
  • Participate in recruitment and development of technical and management staff for program needs.
  • Oversee the protection of proprietary technology and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible working arrangements and potential travel opportunities.
  • Professional development and training programs.
  • Support for obtaining necessary security clearances.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of large developmental and capabilities contracts. Leads/coordinates all phases of assigned program from initiation through delivery. Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Will accomplish objectives through matrixed managers. Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
  • Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.
  • Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
  • Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.
  • Influence, and coordinate the 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.
  • 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.
  • Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • 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, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Technical program experience including planning, design, documentation, design reviews, capability integration, testing, and presenting technical information is desired.
  • An ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing requirements is desired.
  • An ability to understand and be able to assess technology and technical approaches for capability integration efforts is desirable.
  • Ability to obtain a maintain a DoD secret security clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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