Program Planning & OPS Manager

Job Summary 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 typically reports to a senior manager and is responsible for the planning, budgeting, and scheduling as well as the management and coordination of all operational aspects for an organization to ensure business and financial objectives are attained. Translates business priorities into implementable actions to achieve strategic goals. Identifies and assesses operational issues and consults with management to negotiate and develop solutions which meet planning schedules, quality objectives, and policies and procedures of the organization. Determines customer requirements and translates these requirements into organizational plans. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management. May be responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the development and coordination of operational plans, budgets, and schedules as well as direct the coordination of all operational aspects for an organization.
• Lead efforts to develop and improve operations through efficient and effective integrated processes, implementing common management processes/services to use organizational resources efficiently and effectively.
• Serve as liaison between program/project management, project teams and administrative service departments on matters of high importance.
• Manage development and coordination of operating procedures that are aligned with the strategic business and administrative objectives of the organization.
• Conduct operational reviews of cost and service structures, productivity measures and delivery methods to achieve planned targets.
• Manage the development of mechanisms for monitoring progress and for problem solving with program managers, project teams, and administrative services departments while developing solutions to meet budget, schedule, quality objectives, and company policies and procedures.
• Direct the recruitment, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent needed to meet business objectives and organizational requirements.
• Maintain 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 or Masters in business administration, finance, or a related field, along with thirteen or more years of progressive project administration experience with at least seven of the years in an engineering or scientific environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate detailed and extensive expertise of project planning and scheduling, as well as monitoring and reporting on these activities.
• In-depth experience in organizational and operational problem resolution is required.
• Strong leadership, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills are also required as well as the ability to interpret and explain unusually complex operational issues.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
• Must also be able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 130,500 - 228,375