Engineering Services PM — Development Programs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems.

This role oversees and coordinates the operational aspects of multiple projects within the Engineering department, focusing on professional development initiatives rather than purely technical work. It acts as a liaison among project management, senior management, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration or related discipline and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least seven of those years in project management.
• 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: 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 issues 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 travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the operational aspects of various projects within the Engineering department, focusing on professional development and employee-related projects.
• Manage projects related to new professional development programs, engineering-manufacturing rotation, tech seminars, SME programs, and Lunch & Learns.
• Review project status and budgets to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
• Develop project plans and manage resources to meet schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals.
• Collaborate with management and project teams to meet strategic business objectives and expand services.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems.

This role oversees and coordinates the operational aspects of multiple projects within the Engineering department, focusing on professional development initiatives rather than purely technical work. It acts as a liaison among project management, senior management, and internal stakeholders.