General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Project Manager III

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field; 11+ years in project administration, 5+ years in project management.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management processes, planning, scheduling, and budget management.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
  • Strong skills in project initiation, planning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage project plans to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.
  • Collaborate with teams to align project goals with strategic business objectives.
  • Oversee project timelines and monitor milestones from start to finish.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks for product and service delivery.
  • Direct project management staff, providing support and guidance as needed.
  • Establish and interpret policies and procedures impacting projects.
  • Develop progress reports and may present project status to stakeholders.
  • Lead efforts for component repair start-up and sustainment in the Regional Support Network.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant and lasting organizational impacts.
  • Direct involvement in cross-functional collaboration and strategic goal alignment.
  • Leadership role with team management responsibilities.
  • Possibility for professional growth through project management complexities.
  • Engaging with both internal and external stakeholders for presentations.
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 eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate an extensive 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 variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature.
    • Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and lead 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
Industry
Founded
1955

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