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 field; 13+ years of program administration experience.
  • Technical experience in airborne mission systems, sensor development, and system integration.
  • Proficiency in managing and executing software-intensive product development.
  • Ability to prepare proposals and execute Government contracts, with knowledge of SAP security processes.
  • Experience managing program schedules to meet objectives within budget constraints.
  • Proven expertise in program management principles and leadership skills, including organization and coordination.
  • Strong problem-solving skills requiring coordination across diverse technologies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all phases of assigned programs from conceptualization to completion.
  • Lead program delivery from initiation through to customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and coordinate plans for program delivery, typically for a single customer.
  • Collaborate with technical and management teams to set program objectives.
  • Oversee product quality, cost management, and schedule adherence for contracts.
  • Act as primary contact for customers regarding cost, schedule, and performance details.
  • Identify program challenges and lead efforts to resolve issues effectively.
  • Drive new business opportunities and manage existing relationships.
  • Capture and execute a portfolio of programs, focusing on classified DoD efforts.
  • Lead improvements to infrastructure to support program growth.

Benefits

  • Work in a cutting-edge technology environment involving advanced surveillance systems.
  • Opportunities for professional growth with access to ongoing training and development.
  • Engagement with high-level contractual work with government entities.
  • Collaboration with skilled professionals in a leading aerospace organization.
  • Chance to contribute to national defense and security through innovative projects.
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:
  • 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.
  • Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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. Participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and may result in new products, programs and business opportunities.
  • 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. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Technical experience with airborne mission systems, sensor development, system/platform integration, and system security.
  • 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.

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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