Senior Project Manager
Poway, California
Overview
Corporate positions help our company operate at its maximum potential while providing the best service to all customers. Our corporate teams maintain a high level of collaboration across multiple departments and teams. Corporate roles include Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology Services (ITS), Accounting & Finance, and Contracts & Procurement.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Senior (8+ years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
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- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Versatile
Job Summary 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position is responsible for overseeing one or more project(s) and serves as the liaison between project management, senior management and customer representatives on matters of significance.
- Oversees the status of the project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget so business objectives are attained.
- Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Typically accomplishes tasks through subordinate staff, management, and/or across teams. Oversees the development of mechanisms to monitor project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer.
- Responsible for decisions which have a serious impact on the overall success of the organization.
- Oversee the development of 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.
- Consult with management and project team(s) to derive and establish project objectives from strategic business plans.
- Direct the coordination of departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
- Direct work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
- Establish policies appropriate for the project(s) while interpreting and recommending modifications to company-wide policies and practices.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation. Present project updates to internal and external audiences as needed.
- Consult with senior management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
- Identify and assess project issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals, and business objectives.
- Provide leadership, direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations and objectives to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
- Oversee policies and procedures that impact project(s).
- Manage and lead the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and fifteen or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least nine 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.
- Must be able to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine issues of diverse scope and nature.
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
Salary:$140,900 - $257,233
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“General Atomics is a company that has provided amazing career opportunities. There is no limit to where you can go in this company.”– Shalena, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

“I consider myself an effective leader and manager who also cares about his team. I strive to support my team so they can ensure we are taking care of our customers.”– Uriah, Project Manager
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