Project Manager II

General Atomics•Poway, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position, within the Field Operations Business Operations team, is responsible for managing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more projects. The role serves as a liaison among project management, project teams, planning, and line management to facilitate information sharing and resolve basic issues. Responsibilities include continually reviewing project status and budgets to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The position assesses project issues and develops solutions that support production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. The role also develops mechanisms to monitor project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer.

Requirements

Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management.
Equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Thorough understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.
Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
Ability to initiate, plan and manage projects.
Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a wide range of complex issues.
Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with development of project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality and specification goals are attained.
Manage and monitor project schedules, timelines, budgets, and milestones from project initiation through delivery and closeout to ensure delivery goals are met.
Support multiple projects simultaneously through all phases of the project lifecycle, including project planning, execution, evolution or scope changes, training coordination and support, stakeholder communication, risk and issue resolution, and final delivery.
Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned project.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and may present results to project management team and/or management.
Collaborate across 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 recommendations for solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
Act as a lead providing direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project.
May participate in or lead segments of 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.