Site Management & Operations Leader

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,930 - 162,788; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA‑SI) is seeking a Manager, Site Management & Operations onsite in San Diego, CA. You will lead a global team of Site Managers, ensuring safe, compliant field service execution across multiple programs and locations.

You will drive leadership development, standardize processes, and coordinate with Field Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Safety, Training, and Compliance to optimize mission readiness and aircraft availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 11+ years of progressively complex engineering experience.
• Extensive technical understanding of engineering and field service principles.
• Strong leadership, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interface with executives.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Managers / Field Engineer Leads; set expectations and standards across deployed operations.
• Oversee site operations for compliance with DCMA 8210 Series, NAMP 4790, FOPs, GOPs, PWS, and BPS.
• Provide performance feedback, succession planning, and leadership development for Site Managers.
• Standardize processes, checklists, reporting, and governance across locations.
• Engage with customers, Program Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Budgeting

Scheduling

Travel

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA‑SI) is seeking a Manager, Site Management & Operations onsite in San Diego, CA. You will lead a global team of Site Managers, ensuring safe, compliant field service execution across multiple programs and locations.

You will drive leadership development, standardize processes, and coordinate with Field Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Safety, Training, and Compliance to optimize mission readiness and aircraft availability.