Program Manager – Advanced Sensors

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars.

We seek an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group to lead radar development programs and drive business development in collaboration with strategic teams. This role reports to the senior program manager and manages one or more engineering programs, coordinating cross-functional efforts across planning, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in engineering, science or related technical field with eleven+ years of program administration experience.
• Experience applying program management principles and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with radar systems, SIL integration, flight & ground test activities preferred.
• Ability to coordinate technologies across requirements and develop DoD proposals.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills for interfacing with management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead project managers executing radar development programs and cultivate radar business development opportunities.
• Plan, manage and technically perform one or more programs at a single location.
• Lead all phases of assigned programs from initiation through delivery.
• Apply established technologies to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
• Make decisions impacting schedule and resources, travel up to 25%.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering or related technical field

Tools

EVMS/EV Lite

Job description

Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role will report to the senior program manager and focus on leading project managers that are executing radar development programs as well as cultivating new radar business development and marketing opportunities in concert with the GA-ASI strategic development and marketing teams.
• This position is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more developed or mature engineering program(s) contained at a single location.
• Manages programs which have well defined program plans and delivery methodologies. Leads all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
• Responsible for program(s) which represent stable growth. Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Typically accomplishes objectives through direct execution as well as from subordinate team members.
• Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Understanding and hands on experience on Radar Systems, SIL Integration, flight & ground test experience preferred.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Experiences in developing DoD proposals and defense industry business development, contract negotiation and program start-up.
• Experiences in program execution including cost/schedule management (EVMS/EV Lite, IMS), program execution, government property management and program close out.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel up to 25% as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 118,500 - 207,750