General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Program Manager IV

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field required; equivalency accepted.
  • Thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience, including seven years managing programs.
  • Technical experience with airborne mission systems, sensor development, system integration, and security.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methods and tools is essential.
  • Proven ability to prepare proposals and execute government contracts, with knowledge of SAP security processes.
  • Demonstrated skills in managing dynamic program schedules and achieving objectives on time and within budget.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills required for effective interfacing with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of program management from initiation to delivery.
  • Ensure product quality, cost, schedule, and performance meet contractual obligations.
  • Act as the primary customer contact regarding program execution and performance metrics.
  • Capture and manage a portfolio of programs and develop proposals for new classified efforts.
  • Drive infrastructure improvements to support program growth and efficiency.
  • Maintain technical leadership by managing talent acquisition and development within the team.
  • Coordinate technologies across program requirements to develop effective solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects within a leading defense technology firm.
  • Supportive team environment that encourages innovation and technical excellence.
  • Access to advanced technologies and resources in the aerospace sector.
Full Job Description
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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
  • Have responsibility for the product quality, cost, schedule, and performance on contracts.
  • Act as the primary customer contact. Lead program interface with customers on cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Capture and execute a portfolio of programs. Develop proposals for new DoD classified efforts.
  • Drive and oversee infrastructure improvements to meet growth.
  • 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.


Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least seven of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Technical experience with airborne mission systems, sensor development, system/platform integration, autonomy, and system security.
  • Technical experience with modern Agile software development methods, tools, execution.
  • Ability to drive execution of technical development and delivery of software intensive products.
  • Strong ability to prepare proposals, execute Government contracts, prepare technical and financial reports, hands on knowledge of special access program (SAP) security processes.
  • Ability to manage dynamic program schedules; achieve program objectives on time and within budget.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 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
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Founded
1955

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