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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Project Manager MQ-9A MUX Development

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $183K/yr

11+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s), ensuring that project goals are met while serving as a liaison among various stakeholders.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s)

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

Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives

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 projects. 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

Assist in the management of 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

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

Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues

May accomplish tasks through subordinate staff and/or management

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

Technical ExpertiseEarned Value ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingDocumentation Skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's in business administration, engineering, science or a related technical field or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must demonstrate technical expertise and application of project management principles, concepts, and practices as well as project management leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements

Strong communication, 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 in a team environment

Must possess the ability to plan and manage projects

Must possess the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature

Must possess strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Must possess 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 a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Strong understanding of and experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles, preferably on fully directed government programs

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing requirements

Technical program experience including planning, design, documentation, design reviews, capability integration, testing, and presenting technical information

An ability to understand and be able to assess technology and technical approaches for capability integration efforts