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General Atomics · 1 month ago

Program Manager - SkyGuardian Global Support Solution (SGSS) P&L Senior Manager

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $257K/yr

13+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Senior Program Manager will provide sustainment support on the SkyGuardian Global Support Solution (SGSS) team, overseeing program management elements to support customer fleets across multiple countries.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the execution of project and contract deliverables

Act as liaison between Sr Leadership, project management and the project engineering teams, flight-line management, and the customer to resolve issues relating to program, operational, and resource priority concerns

Coordinate the sustainment of SkyGuardian fleet

Work closely with GA-ASI functional areas and international program office to coordinate planning, proposal development, and contract award

Participate with Configuration Management Engineering to establish sustainment concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product improvements, DMSMS, and obsolescence solutions

Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales approval process is highly desired

Aviation sustainment background and experience with USAF government acquisition programs, EVMS, and MS Project is preferred

Ensure overall Business Area compliance with various Business Management process areas

Create project plans and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained

Oversee and monitor project schedules, 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 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 projects

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

Collaborating with management and project teams to expand services and potential business opportunities

Identify and assess program 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/s

Effectively communicate program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion

May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact the program

May participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Program ManagementAviation SustainmentLeadershipProject SchedulingBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer FocusedTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

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

Able to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Experience with development of large program controls supporting performance, budget, and schedule development

Experience developing executive level briefings, reports, and financial analytics for internal and external customers

Management experience in successful execution of cross-functional projects involving engineering, production, test and sustainment within contractual cost, schedule and performance constraints

Benefits

This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.

Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.