Project Manager I

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Operations Business Management team within the Operational Excellence group at GA-ASI. The charter of the Operational Excellence department is to align GA-ASI automated and non-automated business processes to its business strategy in order to achieve targeted results, leading to effective overall performance through improvements of specific work activities whether within a specific department, between Operations organizations, or across the enterprise. Specifically, the department is responsible for: (1) Operations Business Analytics; (2) Business Process Council Execution; (3) ASI Special Project Execution; (4) ASI Sustainability Program; (5) GA-ASI Operations Continuous Improvement Programs; (6) ASI Facilities Planning; (7) Inventory Management Council Execution; (8) ASI Capital Management (9) Operations Business Management (10) Industrial Engineering

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of GA-ASI organizations, processes, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and products preferred
• Strong proficiency with SAP (including PACE and HULK) preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Strong Operations financial background preferred.
• Project Planner, Project Control Analyst (PCA), or Project Management background preferred. Including project management best practices, business processes, and business systems.
• Program management in a manufacturing and flight line environment experience preferred.
• Production Control or Engineering Manufacturing Liaison experience is a plus.
• Must have strong leadership skills, independent and unbiased, capable of quickly gaining trust and loyalty and inspiring/coaching others toward achievements, while developing positive and effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, customers and others
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, influence and collaborate at the leadership level
• Must be an effective team player with excellent coaching skills and the ability to encourage and motivate others to be successful
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and excel in analyzing relevant and essential facts
• Must be able to multi-task and adapt to a quick changing environment
• Must display eagerness to investigate and the ability to make sound decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems by effectively weighing risks, uncertainties, and assumptions
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to team members working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.

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