Program Manager III

58235BRPayload Program ManagerGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems PowayCalifornia

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 the operational aspects of multiple, simultaneous project(s) as a functional manager and serves as a liaison between executive management and the project team, planning, engineering, line management, and the customer on issues such as operational and scheduling concerns pertaining to training programs and product fielding.
• Continually reviews status of project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget.
• Assesses program issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• May accomplish tasks through subordinate staff and/or management.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, sustainment and field services, line management, strategic partners and internal customers.
• Responsible for decisions which have an impact on outcomes and where failure to complete assignments will typically result in serious delays and expenditure of additional resources.

DUTIES & 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 be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• May participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure assigned programs maintain desired cost, schedule and performance metrics.
• 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.
• Additional Functions: 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.

• 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.
• Must demonstrate an extensive 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 budget.
• Must demonstrate effectiveness in managing the full lifecycle of advanced payloads and ISR in a military environment or civilian equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects.
• Must be able to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have the ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Previous experience in formalizing raw data into actionable.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Program/Project Management Senior (8+ years) OnsiteFull-Time Salary 118,500207,7500% - 25% NoYesDesiredSecret5237579No5313301410.00.003-Nov-2026Program Manager III