Manufacturing Project Manager

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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.

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as a liaison between project management and the project team, planning, engineering, line management, and the customer on issues such as operational and scheduling concerns.

Continually reviews status of project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget. Assesses project 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, line management, and the customer.

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 :

• Deliver EMALS, AAG, and undersea hardware and documentation per contract requirements and business objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned projects. Effectively communicate project expectations and assign tasks / priorities to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.

Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.

• Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Support management by coordinating resources, communicating status / barriers, and ensuring milestones are met.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones to meet delivery goals.
• Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Collaborate across management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities. 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.

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.

Job Qualifications :

Typically requires a Bachelors in manufacturing, engineering, or related technical discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management.

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 budgets.
• Must possess :
• The ability to initiate, plan, and manage simultaneous projects;
• The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature;
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, and government representatives;
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; Must be proficient at managing teams to ensure all activities are completed on time and within budget;
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management System requirements and metrics is required;
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Salary : $100,290 - $183,098

$100,290 - $183,098

Travel Percentage Required :

0 - 25

Relocation Assistance Provided :

Provided

US Citizenship Required?

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level : Secret

Secret

Workstyle : Hybrid

Hybrid

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