Poway, California, USA
2 days ago
Business Program Manager III
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.

The Business Program Manager role will manage the Proposal Cost Estimating (PCE) team, which is part of the larger Engineering Services organization within Hardware / Software Engineering.  The primary role and responsibility to assist with oversight of (1) Non-Recurring labor Basis of Estimate process, Work Instruction, and associated Project Estimation and Tracking (PET) tool; (2) Engineering Bill of Material (BOM) development, Work Instruction, and associated BOM software tool; (3) Data Rights / Intellectual Capital proposal review and documentation; (4) project management / control account management and labor estimating for assigned efforts; (5) BOE Quality Gate; and, (6) assist in managing the portfolio and management of assigned Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day PCE team operations of 20+ staff, exercising centralized expertise and control of related processes and tools and providing oversight of all phases of team functions.Act as the Functional Engineering primary point of contact for various proposal, BOE, BOM, BOE Gate 2, Data Rights related issues.Interact frequently with senior leaders across the enterprise on business process improvement initiatives – such as Work Instruction, Procedures, business tool enhancements, and a variety of other organizational business topics as assigned by the Department Director.Interfacing and leading cross-functional teams as required – such as Functional Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sustainment, Pricing, Contracts, Project Engineering, Finance, Government Compliance.Champion and lead the identification of software tool upgrades (e.g., PET and BOM tools), interface with software developers, prioritize enhancements and features, facilitate user testing and approval to proceed to production deployment.Lead various process improvement initiatives. Participate in Proposal Kick Off meetings as required.Monitor staff direct utilization to ensure operating Thresholds are met. Develop and present PCE functional department training as required to staff and across the enterprise.Provide training and career growth opportunities for staff.Perform new hire candidate interviews, managing, planning, selection, and retention of staff.Conduct annual assessment and merit cycle of staff.Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operation procedures and practices.Other duties as assigned.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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