Project Manager III

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

US Citizenship Required

Clearance Desired

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA is seeking an Operations Project Manager to bridge strategic planning with day-to-day execution across manufacturing processes.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, and drive improvements in cost, cycle time, and manufacturability for parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies, while coordinating with design engineering and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of progressively complex project administration experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and schedules.
• Strong communication and leadership in a manufacturing/engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to advance manufacturing readiness and production readiness.
• Support bid/proposal efforts with detailed manufacturing BOEs.
• Monitor budgets and schedules to align with production costs.
• Drive continuous improvements to reduce cost and cycle time.
• Design and optimize processes for fabrication of parts and assemblies.
• Provide guidance to design engineering on manufacturability and tooling.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Job description

57936BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Project Manager to join our team in Acton, MA!

With limited direction, this position supports the manufacturing production process by bridging the gap between high-level strategic planning and day-to-day tactical execution. They oversee interconnected projects, optimize operational workflows, and manage cross-functional teams to ensure business objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and at maximum efficiency. While focusing on the design, development, and implementation of new or revised production processes for the efficient and economical fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead cross-functional teams to advance Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) on new programs and promote production readiness on active programs.

• Provide detailed manufacturing BOEs to support bid and proposal efforts for new product introduction

• Actively monitor and track progress against manufacturing budgets and schedules to align with production costs

• Track and drive continuous improvements in operations related to cost and cycle time reduction

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies.

• Conducts tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing problems that are extremely complex and require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

• Designs the arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout.

• Interfaces and collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.

• Provides guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.

• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff.

• May be required to make technical presentations to staff.

• May provide direction to less experienced professionals, design staff or technicians.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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 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.

• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of manufacturing engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.

• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving extremely complex manufacturing engineering problems.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance is required.

Job Category:

Program/Project Management

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

109,500

Pay Range High:

187,875

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.