Program Manager VI
General Atomics
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) is seeking a Senior Director to lead the growth, development, and execution of the FQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) business.
The Senior Director will oversee major program and business-development activities spanning advanced aerospace systems, technology development, production, and future growth opportunities. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing program objectives, supporting customer and partner engagements, and ensuring technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial goals are achieved.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across all phases of program development, from early concept and planning through delivery and transition to follow-on opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee major program activities from conceptualization through completion, including planning, acquisition, execution, delivery, and transition.
- Establish and manage program plans, schedules, budgets, delivery methods, and performance objectives across multiple products, sites, and functional organizations.
- Develop and implement near-term and long-range technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives in coordination with executive leadership.
- Coordinate the development, testing, integration, production, and delivery of advanced aerospace products, components, and systems.
- Lead cross-functional teams that may include engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, contracts, legal, quality, security, and business development.
- Provide senior-level leadership on program strategy, technical direction, resource allocation, risk management, and issue resolution.
- Represent GA-ASI in approved engagements with customers, partners, industry organizations, and government stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary spokesperson for assigned program matters and lead program reviews addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and customer commitments.
- Direct or influence the development of proposals, business plans, statements of work, specifications, operating budgets, and contract terms.
- Support contract negotiations, modifications, and other acquisition activities in coordination with Contracts, Legal, Finance, and other responsible organizations.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities and expansion opportunities associated with current and emerging capabilities.
- Support strategic partnerships, alliances, and other business arrangements that may expand company capabilities or create new products, programs, and markets.
- Establish accountability for program milestones, commitments, risks, and corrective actions.
- Ensure the appropriate allocation of resources and timely resolution of issues affecting program performance.
- Build, lead, and develop the management, professional, and technical talent required to support program execution and future growth.
- Protect proprietary technology and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive business, technical, customer, and program information.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.