Program Manager III

52277

General Atomics

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

• 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.

• 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.

• Adept to working on Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive and Time and Materials Contract Types and managing scope changes and impacts to the Contract.

• Perform continual review of program status, expenditures, and forecasts to complete on time and within budget, including Earned Value Management experience.

• Develop and coordinate program management plans and program directives.

• 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). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.

• Lead team of project managers and project support staff to ensure your portfolio of responsibility is meeting the directorate and division objectives

• As needed, act as the primary customer contact for program activities and may 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 initiating and implementing cost reduction initiatives.

• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.

• Ensure program excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, development, mentoring, and retention required for the project staffing.

• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. May 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.

• Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Experience with managing projects that include Nuclear Safety related components would be beneficial.

• 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

52277

Program/Project Management

0% - 25%

Full-Time Salary

California

Secret

112,320

San Diego

Desired

205,058

Program Manager

• 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. 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…