Senior Program Manager, Defense Systems

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 surveillance systems.

This role reports to a senior program manager and oversees planning, management and technical performance of major programs at a primary site in Poway, CA. The program manager will direct all phases, develop plans, collaborate with engineering and management, influence budgets and contracts, and ensure quality, schedule and financial objectives in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering, science or related technical field with 13+ years of program administration experience.
• Demonstrates extensive program management principles and leadership skills including planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads.
• Must be able to develop solutions to complex problems that require cross‑technologies coordination.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills for interface with all levels of management and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods serving a single customer.
• Collaborate with staff and management to set objectives for technical, schedule, quality, and financial goals.
• Make decisions with extended impact on outcomes, delays, and contract adjustments.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to provide solutions to technical problems.
• Interact with management and customer representatives regarding programs, scheduling and contractual clarification; act as primary contact for program issues.
• Lead preparation of proposals, budgets, and specifications; influence contract terms and negotiations.
• Direct attraction, selection and development of talent; ensure technical leadership and excellence.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities and lead program reviews.
• Identify issues and develop solutions such as resource reallocation or contract adjustments.
• Lead development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing ones.
• Direct and ensure security of proprietary technology and maintain confidentiality.
• Direct and manage day-to-day programmatic activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Customer interface

Education

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

Job description

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

This role reports to a senior program manager and oversees planning, management and technical performance of major programs at a primary site in Poway, CA. The program manager will direct all phases, develop plans, collaborate with engineering and management, influence budgets and contracts, and ensure quality, schedule and financial objectives in a fast-paced environment