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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Next Generation Aircraft Program Manager

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $257K/yr

13+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Next Generation Aircraft Program Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and ensuring the technical performance of engineering programs, guiding them from initiation through delivery while ensuring quality and financial objectives are met.

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Responsibilities

Direct 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

Collaborate 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 which have a long-range forecast projected to continue for multiple years

Collaborate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration

Interact with management and customer representatives regarding programs, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and contractual clarification. 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 directing and 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 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

Lead the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. 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

Direct the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Supervise a small team of project managers

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Program managementTechnical expertiseLeadership skillsEngineering backgroundProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsCustomer focus

Required

Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive 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 complex 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

Must have leadership experience