Program Manager - SkyGuardian Global Support Solution (SGSS) P&L

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.

Highlights Working For GA-ASI:

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole

We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for a Senior Program Manager to provide sustainment support on the SkyGuardian Global Support Solution (SGSS) team to a regional P&L. This senior, supervisory position reports to the MQ-9B Sustainment Director and is responsible for the program management elements to support the customer fleets for all the countries within the region; these efforts include performance management and customer support in the sustainment of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian system.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership in the execution of project and contract deliverables.
• Act as liaison between Sr Leadership, project management and the project engineering teams, flight-line management, and the customer to resolve issues relating to program, operational, and resource priority concerns.
• Coordinate the sustainment of SkyGuardian fleet.
• Work closely with GA-ASI functional areas and international program office to coordinate planning, proposal development, and contract award.
• Participate with Configuration Management Engineering to establish sustainment concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product improvements, DMSMS, and obsolescence solutions.
• Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales approval process is highly desired.
• Aviation sustainment background and experience with USAF government acquisition programs, EVMS, and MS Project is preferred.
• Ensure overall Business Area compliance with various Business Management process areas.
• Create project plans and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Oversee and monitor project schedules, 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 upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact projects.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborating with management and project teams to expand services and potential business opportunities.
• Identify and assess program issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned project/s.
• Effectively communicate program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact the program.
• May participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

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 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.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience with development of large program controls supporting performance, budget, and schedule development.
  • Experience developing executive level briefings, reports, and financial analytics for internal and external customers.
  • Management experience in successful execution of cross-functional projects involving engineering, production, test and sustainment within contractual cost, schedule and performance constraints.