Senior Program Manager, Complex Defense Programs

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

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 typically reports to a senior program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more significant program(s) or one or more developing engineering program(s) usually contained at one primary

Qualifications

• 13+ years of progressively complex program administration experience.
• Strong program management principles and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion.
• Develop and coordinate program plans for a single customer.
• Collaborate with staff and management to meet technical, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Lead proposals, budgets, and contract considerations.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of proprietary technology.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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 typically reports to a senior program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more significant program(s) or one or more developing engineering program(s) usually contained at one primary