General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Project Manager II

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field; 9+ years of project administration experience; 3+ years in project management.
  • Thorough knowledge of project management processes, planning/scheduling methods, and budget management.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Must qualify for a DoD Secret Security clearance.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support project execution and proposal development alongside the Senior Program Manager.
  • Manage logistics and movement of testing hardware during development phases.
  • Collaborate on project plans, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality commitments are met.
  • Deliver progress reports and requirements documentation to management.
  • Engage with stakeholders at various levels regarding project updates.
  • Identify business opportunities for program expansion and contribute to proposal efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project policies.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match and pension.
  • Amenities include on-site cafeterias, gyms, and outdoor recreation centers.
  • Access to discounted tickets for amusement parks through the Employee Recreation Association (ERA).
  • Positive team-centric work environment with significant growth potential.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The function of the Project Manager is to support the Senior Program Manager and other Project Managers in planning and execution of the Netherlands Development program elements. This position is responsible for monitoring, managing, and coordinating cross-functional projects by sharing information and resolving problems to meet objectives. This role is expected to create plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget. The Project Manager will also help develop proposals to support the program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support the Senior Program Manager on projects and contract proposals requested by the customer.
  • Coordinate the movement of testing hardware used during development and ensure development logistics are properly managed.
  • Collaborate and assist with development of project plans and manage resources to ensure project or proposal cost, schedule, and performance (quality) are achieved to meet commitments.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, and present results to the project management team and/or management.
  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels concerning projects.
  • Contribute to the development of new business opportunities on the program and expansion of existing business opportunities.
  • Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned project.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
  • Identify and assess project issues and develop recommendations for solutions to meet program commitments and customer objectives.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Assist a retrofit effort of existing UAS systems and hardware. Ensure mod kits are completed, DD250'd, and packaged for shipment to customer location. Ensure all support equipment and consumables required for retrofits are obtained and shipped to customer location.
  • Assist the development of new aircraft software through SIL, ground test, and flight test. Work with functional groups to develop scope and schedules. Identify resources and equipment requirements. Manage the IMS and work to mitigate schedule risks. Coordinate test activities for SIL/HILL, Ground, and Flight with the test personnel. Track and manage costs and report status to program team.
  • Assist the development and integration of new payloads into the aircraft configuration.
  • Ensure work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Highlights Working For GA-ASI:
  • This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
  • Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
  • Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's in business administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of project management process and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance is required.
  • Desirable Qualifications:
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio. Knowledge of statistical techniques and software.
    • Strong leadership skills, independent and unbiased, capable of quickly gaining trust and loyalty and inspiring/coaching others toward achievements, while developing positive and effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, customers, and others.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, influence and collaborate at the leadership level.
    • Strong problem-solving and excel skill in analyzing relevant and essential facts.
    • Ability to multi-task and adapt to a quick changing environment.
    • Display eagerness to investigate and the ability to make sound decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems by effectively weighing risks, uncertainties, and assumptions.
    • Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new products and/or services.
    • Familiarity with GA Finance processes is preferred.
    • Experience working on software and hardware development programs.
    • Experience with MS Office, including Project to build presentation material and present to internal and external stakeholders.
    • Experience working on-site at customer locations.
  • Experience working on US government proposals and contracts.

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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