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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is pivotal for managing and coordinating the supply chain and strategic supplier management dimensions of our projects, with an additional emphasis on supporting new business pursuits. Acting as the essential bridge among project management, senior management, and customer representatives, this role addresses supply chain operational challenges, scheduling demands, and budgeting concerns. It is crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a focus on maximizing supply chain efficiencies, quality control, and customer satisfaction. This role requires strategic oversight to address and resolve project-related challenges, aiming to improve production, quality, and customer engagement, typically by guiding subordinate staff, management, and cross-functional teams. The responsibilities include devising systems for monitoring project advancement, enabling proactive intervention and problem-solving with project management, line management, and customers. This role entails making impactful decisions that not only influence project outcomes but also steer the organization's strategic direction, especially in the realms of supply chain management and new business development.

• Design and implement project plans focused on optimizing supply chain resources, ensuring projects adhere to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and specifications, while also aligning with strategic goals for new business development.

• Collaborate closely with management and project teams to ensure project goals are in sync with larger strategic business objectives, emphasizing supply chain optimization, strategic supplier partnerships, and the cultivation of new business opportunities.

• Lead the monitoring of project schedules, timelines, and milestones from inception to completion, ensuring a strong alignment with supply chain efficiencies, strategic supplier management, and new business pursuits.

• Guide the coordination of departmental and cross-functional teams, focusing on tasks that deliver new or improved products and/or services, with a particular emphasis on engaging strategic suppliers and enhancing supply chain processes to support new business initiatives.

• Offer leadership and direction to the project management staff, providing technical support and strategic insight, especially in areas related to supply chain strategies, strategic sourcing, and new business engagement.

• Develop operating policies and procedures that directly influence supply chain strategies and project outcomes, interpreting broader company policies within the context of project execution and new business development.

• Produce and disseminate progress reports, proposals, and requirements documentation, and present project status updates and supply chain strategies to stakeholders, highlighting opportunities for new business growth.

• Engage with management and project teams to explore and capitalize on service expansion and new business opportunities, focusing on leveraging strategic supplier relationships and supply chain innovations.

• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulatory standards, particularly within supply chain operations, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and responsible sourcing strategies.

• Proactively address project challenges by developing solutions aimed at enhancing productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a keen focus on improving supply chain dynamics and supporting new business strategies.

• Provide visionary leadership and guidance to project team members, articulating project objectives and expectations with an emphasis on the strategic importance of supply chain management, strategic supplier relations, and new business pursuits.

• Oversee the application of policies and procedures that impact supply chain strategies and project delivery, actively participating in the RFP process to secure new business through strategic supply chain management and supplier engagement.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information, ensuring all business activities comply with legal, regulatory, and other obligations, particularly focusing on supply chain integrity and security in support of new business ventures.

• Champion safety and adherence to established operating procedures and practices, especially within supply chain operations and strategic supplier dealings, ensuring a safe working environment that supports the organization’s strategic goals and new business pursuits.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.44385

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 yearsin 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 supply chain 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.

• The ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.

• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Salary: $125,810 - $229,670 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? No Clearance Level null Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.