Senior Project Manager - Army Programs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 188.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Program management

DoD program experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Formazione

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

11+ years program administration experience

Security clearance ability

Descrizione del lavoro

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 reports to a Program Director within the Army P&L organization at GA-ASI and is responsible for the planning, management, and technical performance of Ground Control Station focused efforts supporting the U.S. Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform. In this role, the individual serves as the product manager for Gray Eagle Ground Control Station - Expeditionary (GCS-E) Systems . The position holds significant budgetary and schedule responsibility, with high impact to MQ-1C business objectives and customer operations. The position typically accomplishes objectives across multiple organizational groups through subordinate managers and integrated product teams. A proven track record of successfully leading complex product or program efforts within a similarly complex organization, involving both suppliers, engineering, and customers, is highly desirable. This position typically reports to a senior program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more developed or mature engineering program(s) contained at a single location. Manages programs which have well defined program plans and delivery methodologies. Leads all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery. Responsible for program(s) which represent stable growth. Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate managers. Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the product manager for Gray Eagle GCS-E systems, overseeing all phases of MQ-1C Gray Eagle GCS support from conceptualization, development, and qualification through production, customer delivery, and field sustainment. Key responsibilities include planning a robust supply chain, competitive hardware acquisition, program planning, execution to schedule, and technical performance to ensure product quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Responsible for forecast management of Gray Eagle GCS-E systems to support production line and field spares through line of balance and translating forecasts into planned orders with suppliers to meet maintain a cost effective and stable supply base.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Management to ensure timely procurement, availability, and lifecycle support; address supplier performance, lead times, and material shortages to maintain program schedule and cost objectives.
• Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.
• Participate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.
• Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.
• Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. May participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and may result in new products, programs and business opportunities.
• Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 109,500 - 187,875