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General Atomics · 2 months ago

EMALS/AAG Production Project Manager

San Diego California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $183K/yr

11+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Production Project Manager to oversee production projects, ensuring hardware delivery meets contractual obligations and business objectives while managing a team of project members.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deliver EMALS and AAG hardware and documentation per contract requirements and business objectives

Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned projects. Effectively communicate project expectations and assign tasks/priorities to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion. Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary

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 to meet delivery goals

Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. 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

Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations

Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer

Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s)

Collaborate across management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities. 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

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementProject ManagementGovernment ContractsLean ManufacturingQuality DocumentationLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelors or Masters in manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration experience with at least five of those years in project management

May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Experience with Government contracts, lean manufacturing process, quality documentation, and/or Cost Account Management is highly desired

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

The ability to initiate, plan, and manage simultaneous 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 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

Must be proficient at managing teams to ensure all activities are completed on time and within budget

Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management System requirements and metrics is required

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

Must hold or be able to attain a Secret clearance for potential cybersecurity requirements