General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Project Manager II

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 9+ years in project administration with 3+ years in project management
  • Strong grasp of project management processes and budget management
  • Ability to travel and work extended hours as required
  • Capability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Proven initiation, planning, and management skills for projects
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage project plans to meet schedule and budget goals
  • Collaborate with teams to align project goals with business objectives
  • Oversee project timelines from start to finish
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Provide technical support and direction to project management staff
  • Establish and interpret operating policies affecting projects
  • Develop progress reports and documentation for stakeholders
  • Lead efforts for project repair and sustainment within the Regional Support Network
  • Provide updates on ERSN activities to leadership
  • Identify new repair opportunities and assess regional service benefits
  • Manage a small team to achieve strategic goals for RSN

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement in project management
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
  • Chance to influence company direction and project outcomes
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse project challenges
  • Potential for professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as the liaison between program management, senior management, and customer representatives regarding operational issues, scheduling requirements and/or budgeting issues. 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. Typically accomplishes tasks through self, subordinate staff, management, and/or across teams. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer. Responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes, are long-lasting, and may influence the future course of the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality and specification goals are attained.
  • Collaborate with management and project team(s) in the assignment and assessment of project goals to meet larger and more strategic business objectives.
  • Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
  • Manage the coordination of departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
  • Manage work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
  • Establish operating policies and procedures that impact project(s). Interpret company-wide policies and procedures as they relate to the project(s).
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation. May make presentations to internal and external audiences as needed regarding project status.
  • Collaborate with management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.
  • Primary focal responsible for leading component capability repair start-up and sustainment efforts for a Regional Support Network (RSN).
  • Manage ERSN activities and provide regular program level updates to program and leadership on RSN efforts.
  • Responsible for identifying new opportunities for component repairs and evaluating cost/benefits of locating repair services in specific regions to support operating customers.
  • Manage a team of up to 3 direct reports to achieve company focused goals for the RSN network.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors 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 processes 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.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
  • Must possess:
    • Ability to initiate, plan and manage projects.
    • 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.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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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