General Atomics · 5 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $257K/yr
13+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, specializing in various advanced technologies. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee all phases of program management, ensuring quality and financial objectives are met while leading a team and coordinating with customers and stakeholders.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Manage 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
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
Adept to working on Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive and Time and Materials Contract Types and managing scope changes and impacts to the Contract
Perform continual review of program status, expenditures, and forecasts to complete on time and within budget, including Earned Value Management experience
Develop and coordinate program management plans and program directives
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). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives
Lead team of project managers and project support staff to ensure your portfolio of responsibility is meeting the directorate and division objectives
As needed, act as the primary 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 initiating and implementing cost reduction initiatives
Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues
Ensure program excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, development, mentoring, and retention required for the project staffing
Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. May 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
Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Experience with managing projects that include Nuclear Safety related components would be beneficial
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 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
Preferred
Experience with managing projects that include Nuclear Safety related components would be beneficial
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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