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Project Manager III

General Atomics

Poway, CA
Full Time
Senior
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 is responsible for overseeing and coordinating USAF Technical Order Sustainment and New Development Technical Orders and the operational aspects of one or more projects. The role involves serving as a liaison between project management, the project team, planning, engineering, line management, and the customer to ensure project success, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create 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.
  • 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.
  • Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  • 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 solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned project.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
  • May participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for 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.

Requirements

  • Experience in project management, including creating project plans and managing resources.
  • Ability to oversee project schedules, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery.
  • Strong coordination and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures impacting projects.
  • Ability to develop reports, proposals, and presentations.
  • Leadership skills to guide and support project team members.
  • Understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Ability to identify and develop solutions for project issues.
  • Experience in managing sensitive and confidential information.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, and obligations relevant to project execution.

Nice to Have

  • Experience leading or participating in the RFP process to generate new business.
  • Previous experience working in aerospace or defense industries.

Working at General Atomics

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 5, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About General Atomics

Website

ga.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Poway, CA

Industry

Software Publishers

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