Deputy Program Manager

General Atomics • Acton, MA

87d • $112,320 - $205,058

About The Position

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 is looking for a Deputy Program Manager for Space EO/IR Payload efforts within our Optical Sensor System Group in Acton, MA. A Deputy Program Manager for Space Payloads supports a Program Manager in leading the development, testing, and delivery of space payloads, managing cross-functional teams, tracking budgets and schedules using EVMS, mitigating risks, and facilitating customer interaction and decision-making to ensure projects meet technical requirements and contractual obligations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice.
• Program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience, ideally in the private sector; experience in public or semi-public organizations is also acceptable.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience required.
• Systems or specific engineering experience on satellites or satellite payloads, particularly with optical or laser payloads.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages programs which have well defined program plans and delivery methodologies.
• Work closely with the program manager on the day-to-day execution for large space payload programs.
• Provide Leadership for all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
• Responsible for program(s) which represent stable growth.
• Coordinate activities across diverse teams including engineering, business operations, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Facilitate internal reviews and customer interactions, and serve as a liaison with government customers to ensure alignment with their requirements.
• Oversee and support major subcontractors providing payload components to General Atomics.
• Support the development of program plans, status reports, and contract data requirements.
• 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.

Benefits

• Salary: $112,320 - $205,058

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree