Program Manager Next Gen ISR Program
Company: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Location: Poway
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
The Advanced Programs Group at General Atomics Aeronautical
Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is looking
for a Program Manager with a strong engineering background who will
be supporting research and development for next generation Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS). This position typically reports to a senior
program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and
technical performance of one or more established engineering
program(s) contained at a single location.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct 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.
- Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which
usually serve a single customer.
- Collaborate 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 which have a long-range forecast projected to continue
for multiple years.
- Responsible for decisions that could have an extended impact on
outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays
and modifications to programs.
- Applies established technologies that require advanced
principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions
to a variety of technical problems.
- Responsible for program(s) which represent moderate future
growth in distinct products or components.
- Collaborate with engineering to establish design concepts,
criteria, and engineering efforts for product research,
development, testing, and integration.
- Interact with management and customer representatives regarding
programs, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and
contractual clarification. 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
directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection,
retention, and development of the required management,
professional, and technical talent.
- Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and
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.
- Lead the development of new business opportunities and
expansion of existing business opportunities.
- 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.
- Direct the development of and ensure the security of
proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of
sensitive information.
- Other duties as assigned or required. Desirable characteristics
for this role include any of the following:
- Previous experience developing low TRL technologies, from
concept inception through design, build, and verification testing.
Leading Internal Research & Design (IR&D) efforts or contracted
programs
- Experience as a supervisor of direct reports, clear
understanding of project or systems engineer
- Previous experience as a Chief Engineer and experience as an
Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead on a development effort
- Business degree in addition to a technical degree
- Previous experience as voting member of a Configuration Control
Board (CCB) or a Material Review Board (MRB) or as a signatory for
engineering drawing release and/or change authorization. We
recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals
with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified
individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a Bachelor's, master's or PhD in
engineering, science, or a related technical field as well as
thirteen or more years of progressively complex program
administration experience with at least seven of those years
managing programs.
- May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Typically requires four or more year's prior experience as an
engineer (e.g. EE, ME, SW, etc.)
- 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, and able to work extended hours
and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is
required.
Salary: $140,900 - $257,233
Keywords: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Poway , Program Manager Next Gen ISR Program, Executive , Poway, California
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