Test Project Manager

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee the operational aspects of multiple projects and act as a liaison among project management, engineering, and customers.

Responsibilities include creating plans, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and providing leadership to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. Travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field; 9+ years in project administration with at least 3 years in project management.
• Strong understanding of project management processes, planning and scheduling, and budget management.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects; lead teams and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create project plans and manage resources to meet schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver new or upgraded products and/or services.
• Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures impacting projects.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborate across management and project teams to expand services and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• Identify and address project issues and develop solutions to meet productivity and customer satisfaction goals.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field

Job description

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.

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 is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as a liaison between project management and the project team, planning, engineering, line management, and the customer on issues such as operational and scheduling concerns. Continually reviews status of project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget. Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. May accomplish tasks through subordinate staff and/or management. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer. Responsible for decisions which have an impact on outcomes and where failure to complete assignments will typically result in serious delays and expenditure of additional resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborate across management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• Identify and assess project issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• May participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions: 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 in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Must possess:
• The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects
• The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and lead in a team environment
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Desired Qualifications:
• Preferred fields of study in Business Administration or Engineering, Science, or related technical field.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 90,930 - 162,788