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. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations which usually serve multiple customers. Supervise and direct the work of project management staff, oversee their output for consistency and accuracy, and provide technical support and direct... more details
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
GA-ASI Sustainment Organization is looking for a Program Manager to lead a team within the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Global Support Solution Sustainment team located in Poway, CA. This position reports to the Director, Global Material Management Services and is responsible for the development and implementation of sustainment activities and program operations to support all SGSS MQ-9B customers. These efforts include developing, overseeing, and coordinating material management efforts for multiple programs while acting as a liaison between program management, contracts, finance, manufacturing, and external customers across various contracts. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate managers. Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.
DUTIES AND 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.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations which usually serve multiple customers.
Supervise and direct the work of project management staff, oversee their output for consistency and accuracy, and provide technical support and direction when necessary.
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).
Develop forecast memos to support current and future MQ-9B customers.
Collaborate with engineering to establish program criteria that directly affect MQ-9B systems.
Act as the Liaison for program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s)
Ensure leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.
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.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance Required.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of GA-ASI manufacturing, procurement, and forecast memo practices and procedures
Experience with SAP
Knowledge / experience with MQ-9B aircraft systems
Knowledge / experience with Earned Value Management
Must have a thorough understanding of OPUS Suite or other Spares Modeling Software
Ability to coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
Job Abstracts is an independent Job Search Engine. Job Abstracts is not an agent or representative and is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with any employer. Job Abstracts uses proprietary technology to keep the availability and accuracy of its job listings and their details. All trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, and job descriptions are the property of their respective holder. Job Abstracts does not have its members apply for a job on the jobabstracts.com website. Additionally, Job Abstracts may provide a list of third-party job listings that may not be affiliated with any employer. Please make sure you understand and agree to the website's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies you are applying on as they may differ from ours and are not in our control.
We would like to take a second to Welcome You to Job Abstracts, the nation’s largest Pure Job Board. With over 3.1 million job listings from 15,000+ Companies & Organizations, we help job searchers find careers that match their interests. As an anonymous user, you have probably discovered how easy our system is to use. However, you have just scratched the surface of what we can offer.
We encourage you to Register so you can use our most powerful features: searching with multiple terms, setting up multiple locations, establishing favorite companies, and accessing your search history. If you find a job you like, you can apply directly for it, and then, keep notes on it. We will also keep a lookout for jobs that match your search terms and email you when we find something you may like.
You can register for free and the system is free to use. If you like our system so far, click on Register and unlock the power required by serious job searchers.
Any time you conduct a search, the system shows you job matches, ranked by their Relevance Score (RS).
The score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that uses Intelligent Machine Learning.
The Relevance Score tells you how well the job opportunity matches your search term or terms.
When not logged in, the system is limited to one search term. Scores for single term matches are usually lower.
When you register, log in, and set up multiple terms prioritized by importance, the jobs found for you will receive a much higher Relevance Score.
