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 degree in Business Administration or related field.
  • 11+ years of progressively complex project administration experience.
  • 5+ years specifically in project management.
  • Strong understanding of project management processes and budget management.
  • Proven ability to initiate, plan, and manage complex projects.
  • Solid analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be eligible for a DOD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage project plans to achieve scheduling, budgeting, and quality goals.
  • Plan multi-year capital investments and facilities requirements.
  • Oversee machine shop capacity planning and engineering space scheduling.
  • Monitor project schedules and milestones from initiation to delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks for product upgrades or new services.
  • Provide leadership and direction to project staff, ensuring expectations are communicated effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and develop solutions for project issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Generous vacation and holiday leave policy.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Flexible working hours and potential for remote work.
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 a liaison between project management and the project team, planning, engineering, line management, and the customer on issues such as operational and scheduling concerns. Continually reviews status of 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. May accomplish tasks through subordinate staff and/or management. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer. Responsible for decisions which have an impact on outcomes and where failure to complete assignments will typically result in serious delays and expenditure of additional resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
  • Plan for multi-year capital investments, including facilities requirements
  • Machine shop capacity planning
  • Scheduling of Engineering space supporting aircraft integration validation activities
  • Oversee 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.
  • Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  • 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 solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned project.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
  • May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
  • May participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for 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 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.
  • The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects.
  • The 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.
  • The ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is 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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