Project Manager

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role manages and coordinates the operational aspects of one or more projects, acting as a liaison between project management and teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The successful candidate will develop and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics, while guiding cross-functional teams and securing compliance with DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Administration or related discipline with nine+ years of project administration experience.
• At least three years in project management; substitute equivalent experience for education.
• Understanding of PM processes, planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel; ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans; allocate resources to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Track schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver products and services.
• Provide guidance to project management staff; offer technical support when needed.
• Prepare progress reports, proposals, and requirements documents.
• Suggest improvements to expand services and business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support RFP processes to drive new business.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

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.

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as the liaison between project management and the project team, planning, and line management for sharing information and resolving basic problems. 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. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with development of project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality and specification goals are attained.
• Manage 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.
• Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned project.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and may present results to project management team and/or management.
• 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 recommendations for solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Act as a lead providing direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project.
• May participate in or lead segments of 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.
• Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.

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 in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough 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 wide range of complex issues
  • strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 90,500 - 155,375