Program Manager V

Company & Job Overview

General Atomics (GA), 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.

As a Senior Program Manager within the Optical Sensor Systems group, you will lead projects to develop highly sophisticated EO/IR payloads for space applications by managing risks, resolving issues, and ensuring quality deliverables.

• Program Management:
  Support medium‑to‑large scale programs from initiation through to successful completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, product managers, and cross‑functional teams, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the program lifecycle.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with teams across various departments, including product, engineering, marketing, and operations, to ensure that all elements of the program are delivered as planned.
• Risk Management:
  
  Manage potential risks, proactively addressing issues and escalating when necessary. Track dependencies, issues, and changes to keep the program on track.
• Project Planning & Scheduling:
  Develop detailed project plans, manage schedules, and allocate resources effectively to ensure program milestones are met.
• Budget Oversight:
  Monitor program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure that financial targets are met while maintaining program quality.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Provide regular updates to senior management, stakeholders, and team members on program status, risks, and issues. Create and deliver program reports, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive process improvements within the program management function, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and program success.
• Technical Leadership:
  Participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Program Risk Leadership:
  Identify program risks and provide leadership in developing solutions.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering, science, or related technical field, and at least fifteen years of progressively complex program administration experience, with at least nine years managing programs.
• Proven ability to navigate organizational dynamics to drive effective relationship management and team alignment.
• Results‑oriented with focus on program success and long‑term organizational goals.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment.
• Technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with all levels of management and stakeholders.
• Active Top Secret clearance desired; the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Relocation assistance provided. Onsite work style. Top Secret clearance level. Salary range: $155,370 – $289,320. Full‑time position located in Acton, Massachusetts. 0% – 25% travel required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.