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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 11 hours ago

Technical Project Manager - Classified Coatings, Aerospace Composites

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $257K/yr

15+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Technical Project Manager will oversee projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while serving as a liaison between management and customers, and leading cross-functional teams to meet production and quality goals.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a cross functional team of Materials and Process Engineers, Aircraft Structural Design Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Manufacturing Specialists to transition classified manufacturing processes from prototype to full rate production

Primarily working in a classified manufacturing space

Responsible for developing a complete roadmap and timeline for transition to production including identifying requirements for staffing, training, facilities, equipment, inspection, security, and testing and managing the implementation of those aspects for program success

Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals

Consult with management and project team(s) to derive and establish project objectives from strategic business plans

Direct the coordination of departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services

Direct work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary

Establish policies appropriate for the project(s) while interpreting and recommending modifications to company-wide policies and practices

Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation. Present project updates to internal and external audiences as needed

Consult with senior 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 business objectives

Provide leadership, direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations and objectives to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion

Oversee policies and procedures that impact project(s)

Manage and lead 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

Qualification

Budget ManagementPlanningSchedulingProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDocumentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and fifteen or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least nine 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 be able to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine issues of diverse scope and nature

Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required

Periodic travel to GA-ASI flight facilities is required

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance required