Project Manager III

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.

As a Project Manager on the MQ-9B India Program, you will play a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the project schedule and deliverables. You will utilize your organizational skills to continually review status of project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget working with functional engineering and Program Management. Utilizing your strong communication and problem-solving skills, you will assess project issues and develop solutions to meet production, quality, and program goals and objectives.

DUTIES AND 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.
• Deliver and coordinate hardware and documentation per contract requirements and program objectives.
• Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborate across management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.
• 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.

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 in Business Administration 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 an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.

• Experience with Earned Value Management System requirements and metrics is a must.

• Experience working on software and hardware development programs.

• Experience working on Foreign Military Sales or Direct Commercial Sales programs.

• Must possess:

• The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects

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

• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• 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 DoD security clearance is required.