Engineering Services Project Manager

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.

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 various projects within the Engineering department, focusing primarily on professional development, employee-related projects rather than technical projects.

The role serves as the liaison between project management, senior management, and internal stakeholders.

• Manage projects related to:
  • New Professional development program.
  • Engineering-Manufacturing rotation program.
  • Tech Director/Fellow ‘Tech Seminars’ program.
  • Key Technology Subject Matter Experts program.
  • Lunch & Learns.
  • Schedules, budgets, training, and communications related to these projects.
• Continually review the status of projects and budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet goals and objectives.
• Accomplish tasks through subordinate staff, management, and/or across teams.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving.
• Make decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes, are long-lasting, and may influence the future course of the organization.
• Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality and specification goals are attained.
• Collaborate with management and project team(s) in the assignment and assessment of project goals to meet larger and more strategic business objectives.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Manage the coordination of departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Manage work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Establish operating policies and procedures that impact project(s). Interpret company-wide policies and procedures as they relate to the project(s).
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation. May make presentations to internal and external audiences as needed regarding project status.
• Collaborate with 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 business objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations and objectives to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• 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.

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