Project Manager III

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Project Manager to work within our Contracts and Procurement team, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Take active leadership role in supply chain management, acting as a SME and POC incorporating supply chain management practices and methodologies within GA organization.
• Leads a proactive, collaborative, and communicative integrated product team that is engaged in a process to select, manage, and establish strong relationships and partnerships; facilitating supplier performance to achieve both tactical and strategic goals.
• Supports and coordinates subcontractor-relevant operational aspects of one or more programs; serves as a liaison between the program management office subcontractor, supports material project managers, and supply chain functions regarding operational and schedule targets or concerns.
• Monitors and reviews status of subcontractor performance, relevant timelines, and financial performance, identify concerns and make recommendations, as appropriate. Develop well defined KPI’s, metrics to address program performance.
• Assesses issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• May accomplish tasks through peers in a matrixed environment, subordinate staff and/or management.
• Incorporate and manage Risks and Opportunity within a matrix organization for proactive intervention and problem solving.
• Makes decisions which have an impact on outcomes, and where failure to complete assignments will typically result in serious delays and expenditure of additional resources.
• Creates project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained. Support kickoff meetings with supply chain during program award.
• Interpret and apply policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• Develop and effectively communicate Supply Chain methods and practices expectations to team members and stakeholders to establish business growth and execution plans.
• Develop and drive process improvement initiatives to support procurement goals and objectives.   
• 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.
• Performs 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.