General Atomics · 22 hours ago
Program Manager - Poland
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $205K/yr
11+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This Program Manager position is responsible for managing the lifecycle and operational sustainment of MQ-9B aircraft programs, ensuring quality and performance objectives are met while leading various technical and business aspects of the projects.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of the MQ-9B Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales Sustainment 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
Participate 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). Participate and contribute to the development of MQ-9 P&L Group/Company objectives
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. 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 participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent
Act as the secondary customer contact for program activities and may 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
Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities
May participate with MQ-9 P&L 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
Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Position may require domestic (up to 15%) and international travel (up to 10%)
Key responsibility includes ensuring Teamwork and coordination between various functional groups and business units
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as 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 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
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian and/or military experience in aviation platform life-cycle management
Experience in Contract Logistics Support (CLS)
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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