Senior Program Manager — SkyGuardian SGSS (Hybrid)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Hybrid work environment

Excellent benefits

On-site facilities

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced Program Manager to supervise the SGSS PMO in Poway, CA.

You will manage planning, execution, and technical performance for multiple engineering programs, directing all phases from initiation to delivery while coordinating with senior management and customers to meet objectives. The role requires leading teams, ensuring schedule adherence, and driving technical excellence, with opportunities for growth and a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field.
• Thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience.
• Extensive technical expertise in program management and leadership incl. planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and coordinate program plans for a single customer.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish design concepts and requirements.
• Lead program review sessions with customers on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Identify issues and reallocate resources or adjust contracts as needed.
• Advance new business opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced Program Manager to supervise the SGSS PMO in Poway, CA.

You will manage planning, execution, and technical performance for multiple engineering programs, directing all phases from initiation to delivery while coordinating with senior management and customers to meet objectives. The role requires leading teams, ensuring schedule adherence, and driving technical excellence, with opportunities for growth and a hybrid work