General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Project Manager

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
  • 6+ years of complex project administration experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Strong understanding of project management processes and procedures.
  • Skilled in planning, scheduling methods, and budget management.
  • Excellent organization, prioritization, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing project plans and manage resources to meet goals.
  • Monitor project schedules, timelines, and milestones from start to finish.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks.
  • Assign and oversee project management staff, providing necessary support.
  • Deliver progress reports and present results to project management team.
  • Collaborate with management and project teams to explore business opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain project confidentiality.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Exposure to new business opportunities through RFP processes.
  • Work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as the liaison between project management and the project team, planning, and line management for sharing information and resolving basic problems. Continually reviews status of the project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget. Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSBILTIES:
  • Assist with development of project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality and specification goals are attained.
  • Manage and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
  • Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
  • Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
  • Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned project.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and may present results to project management team and/or management.
  • Collaborate across management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
  • Identify and assess project issues and develop recommendations for solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Act as a lead providing direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project.
  • May participate in or lead segments of the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and at least six years of progressively complex experience in project administration. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Requires a strong understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.
  • Must be able to organize, prioritize, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budget requirements.
  • Must possess:
    • The ability to initiate, plan and manage projects.
    • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a wide range of complex issues.
    • Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Must be able to work extended hours and travel as 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
Founded
1955

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