Senior Communications & Networking Program Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

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

We are seeking an experienced program manager to direct complex aerospace programs from concept through delivery, balancing technical performance, schedule, cost, and quality. The role requires 13+ years of program administration experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and DoD contracts.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering, science or related field plus 13+ years of program administration experience.
• Technical experience with airborne mission systems, sensor development, system/platform integration, and system security.
• Ability to drive execution of technical development and delivery of software-intensive products.
• Strong ability to prepare proposals, execute Government contracts, and prepare technical and financial reports; SAP security knowledge.
• Ability to manage dynamic program schedules to meet objectives on time and budget.
• Demonstrates program management principles and leadership across planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads.
• Must develop solutions requiring coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for interface with all management levels and customers.
• Customer-focused, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance.
• Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods for single customers.
• Collaborate with staff and management to meet technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.
• Own product quality, cost, schedule and performance on contracts.
• Act as primary customer contact and lead program reviews on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Guide talent development and ensure technical leadership across teams.
• Identify program issues and develop solutions such as resource reallocation or contract adjustments.
• Develop new business opportunities and pursue partnerships or joint ventures.
• Capture and execute a portfolio of programs and proposals for new DoD classified efforts.
• Drive infrastructure improvements to support growth.

Skills

Airborne mission systems

Sensor development

System integration

System security

Software delivery

Proposal development

Gov’t contracts

Technical reporting

SAP security

Scheduling

Program management

Cross-technology coordination

Communication

Customer focus

Education

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

Job description

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

We are seeking an experienced program manager to direct complex aerospace programs from concept through delivery, balancing technical performance, schedule, cost, and quality. The role requires 13+ years of program administration experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and DoD contracts.