Engineering CAM Manager

Job Summary

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.

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as the liaison between project management, senior management, and customer representatives regarding operational issues, scheduling requirements and/or budgeting issues . Continually reviews status of the project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget. Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Typically accomplishes tasks through subordinate staff, management, and/or across teams. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer. Responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes, are long-lasting, and may influence the future course of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Additional Functions: 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.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least seven of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Must possess:
• the ability to initiate, plan and manage projects;
• the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine issues of diverse scope and nature;
• strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and,
• the ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 125,810 - 229,670