Senior Program Manager - Gray Eagle Ground Control Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a senior Program Manager for Gray Eagle Ground Control Station - Expeditionary (GCS-E) systems. You will oversee planning, management, and technical performance across lifecycle stages, coordinating with engineering, suppliers, and customers.

This role carries significant budget and schedule responsibility and requires strong leadership, DoD program experience, and the ability to deliver under complex approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering/science or related field.
• 11+ years of progressively complex program administration experience.
• Strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills across multiple teams.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the product manager for Gray Eagle GCS-E systems across all lifecycle stages.
• Plan robust supply chain, hardware acquisition, program planning, and execution to schedule.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management on procurement and lifecycle support.
• Lead program phases from conceptualization through completion with budget and schedule responsibility.
• Develop program plans and delivery methods for a single customer.
• Contribute to technical, schedule, and financial objectives with senior management.
• Collaborate with engineering to define design concepts and requirements.
• Act as primary contact for program issues with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Influence proposals, budgets, and contract terms with management and customers.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of proprietary technology.

Skills

Program management

DoD program experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering/science

11+ years program administration experience

Security clearance ability

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a senior Program Manager for Gray Eagle Ground Control Station - Expeditionary (GCS-E) systems. You will oversee planning, management, and technical performance across lifecycle stages, coordinating with engineering, suppliers, and customers.

This role carries significant budget and schedule responsibility and requires strong leadership, DoD program experience, and the ability to deliver under complex approvals.