General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Program Manager IV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $130K — $155K *
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 technical field with 13+ years of program administration experience.
  • Extensive technical expertise in program management principles and leadership skills.
  • Ability to solve complex problems requiring cross-technology coordination.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of DoD operations related to EW and surveillance systems.
  • System-level technical expertise in advanced sensor systems.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all phases of significant programs from concept to completion.
  • Develop and coordinate program plans for single customer delivery.
  • Collaborate with executives and technical staff to set objectives for programs.
  • Make impactful decisions that affect program outcomes.
  • Apply advanced technologies to resolve technical problems.
  • Lead collaboration with engineering on product research and development.
  • Manage interaction with management and customers regarding program issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and systems.
  • Collaboration with a skilled team of professionals.
  • Engagement in high-stakes program management and decision-making.
  • Chance to influence contract negotiations and business expansion.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position typically reports to a senior program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more significant program(s) or one or more developing engineering program(s) usually contained at one primary location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Direct 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.
  • Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.
  • Collaborate 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).
  • Responsible for decisions that could have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to programs.
  • Applies established technologies that require advanced principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
  • Collaborate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
  • Interact with management and customer representatives regarding programs, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and contractual clarification. 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 directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
  • Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.
  • Lead the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
  • Direct the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Direct and manage day to day programmatic activities.
  • 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 thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience.
    May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive 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 complex problems that require coordination of technologies and issues 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.
  • Requires knowledge of DoD operations to include operational/tactical use of EW and surveillance systems, intelligence and information exploitation.
  • Demonstrates system level technical or operational expertise in advanced sensor system operation and technology development.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top 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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