Project Manager MQ-9 Italy Program

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager for their MQ-9 Italy team in Poway, CA.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of project plans and manage resources to ensure project schedules, budgets, quality, and specifications are met.
• Coordinate departmental and cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and 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 with management and project teams 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 projects.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations are observed.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 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.
• Must have a thorough 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 work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Team player.