General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Project Manager III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $100K — $130K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; 11+ years of project administration experience, with 5+ years in project management.
  • Proven experience in procurement processes and proposals.
  • Extensive understanding of project management practices, including planning, scheduling, and budget management.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop solutions for complex situations.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills along with proficiency in documentation and presentation.
  • Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead supply chain management as subject matter expert and point of contact for the GA organization.
  • Facilitate collaboration within integrated product teams to optimize supplier performance and achieve program goals.
  • Coordinate subcontractor operations and liaise between program management and supply chain functions.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance against KPIs and recommend solutions for any identified issues.
  • Develop project plans and manage resources to meet project objectives in terms of schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Implement risk management practices and drive process improvement initiatives to support procurement goals.
  • Deliver detailed progress reports and ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations.

Benefits

  • Participation in innovative process improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a collaborative team environment.
  • Exposure to various aspects of supply chain and project management in the aerospace industry.
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects that contribute to defense and government contracting.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Project Manager to work within our Contracts and Procurement team, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Take active leadership role in supply chain management, acting as a SME and POC incorporating supply chain management practices and methodologies within GA organization.
  • Leads a proactive, collaborative, and communicative integrated product team that is engaged in a process to select, manage, and establish strong relationships and partnerships; facilitating supplier performance to achieve both tactical and strategic goals.
  • Supports and coordinates subcontractor-relevant operational aspects of one or more programs; serves as a liaison between the program management office subcontractor, supports material project managers, and supply chain functions regarding operational and schedule targets or concerns.
  • Monitors and reviews status of subcontractor performance, relevant timelines, and financial performance, identify concerns and make recommendations, as appropriate. Develop well defined KPI's, metrics to address program performance.
  • Assesses issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • May accomplish tasks through peers in a matrixed environment, subordinate staff and/or management.
  • Incorporate and manage Risks and Opportunity within a matrix organization for proactive intervention and problem solving.
  • Makes decisions which have an impact on outcomes, and where failure to complete assignments will typically result in serious delays and expenditure of additional resources.
  • Creates project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained. Support kickoff meetings with supply chain during program award.
  • Interpret and apply policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
  • Develop and effectively communicate Supply Chain methods and practices expectations to team members and stakeholders to establish business growth and execution plans.
  • Develop and drive process improvement initiatives to support procurement goals and objectives.
  • 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.
  • Performs 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.
  • Experience in procurement processes and proposals.
  • 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 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.
  • SAP experience.
  • Must have experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze data.
  • Must be able to work extended hours. Ability to travel as necessary.
Desired Skills/Experience:
  • Thorough understanding of risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning
  • Knowledge of import / export regulations (ITAR/EAR)
  • Six Sigma and productivity improvement experience
  • Active Security Clearance: DOD or SSBI preferred
  • Program management experience a plus, PMP Certified
  • Aerospace industry experience
  • Government subcontracting experience
  • Experience negotiating agreements
  • Experience writing FAR compliant proposals
  • Experience writing Statement of Works

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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