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Identifies and assesses operational issues and consults with management to negotiate and develop solutions which meet planning schedules, quality objectives, and policies and procedures of the organization. Determines customer requirements and translates these requirements into organizational plans. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management. May be responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to projects.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nManage the development and coordination of operational plans, budgets, and schedules as well as direct the coordination of all operational aspects for an organization.\nLead efforts to develop and improve operations through efficient and effective integrated processes, implementing common management processes/services to use organizational resources efficiently and effectively.\nServe as liaison between program/project management, project teams and administrative service departments on matters of high importance.\nManage development and coordination of operating procedures that are aligned with the strategic business and administrative objectives of the organization.\nConduct operational reviews of cost and service structures, productivity measures and delivery methods to achieve planned targets.\nManage the development of mechanisms for monitoring progress and for problem solving with program managers, project teams, and administrative services departments while developing solutions to meet budget, schedule, quality objectives, and company policies and procedures.\nDirect the recruitment, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent needed to meet business objectives and organizational requirements.\nMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nResponsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nResponsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a Bachelors or Masters in business administration, finance, or a related field, along with thirteen or more years of progressive project administration experience with at least seven of the years in an engineering or scientific environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nMust demonstrate detailed and extensive expertise of project planning and scheduling, as well as monitoring and reporting on these activities.\nIn-depth experience in organizational and operational problem resolution is required.\nStrong leadership, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills are also required as well as the ability to interpret and explain unusually complex operational issues.\nCustomer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\nMust also be able to work extended hours and travel as required.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nManagement\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n130,500\n\nPay Range High\n\n228,375\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Palmdale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-10T10:51:10.777Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"13-1199.00","title":"Business Operations Specialists, All Other","slug":"business-operations-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Planning & OPS Manager","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 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May be responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to projects.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nManage the development and coordination of operational plans, budgets, and schedules as well as direct the coordination of all operational aspects for an organization.\nLead efforts to develop and improve operations through efficient and effective integrated processes, implementing common management processes/services to use organizational resources efficiently and effectively.\nServe as liaison between program/project management, project teams and administrative service departments on matters of high importance.\nManage development and coordination of operating procedures that are aligned with the strategic business and administrative objectives of the organization.\nConduct operational reviews of cost and service structures, productivity measures and delivery methods to achieve planned targets.\nManage the development of mechanisms for monitoring progress and for problem solving with program managers, project teams, and administrative services departments while developing solutions to meet budget, schedule, quality objectives, and company policies and procedures.\nDirect the recruitment, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent needed to meet business objectives and organizational requirements.\nMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nResponsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nResponsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a Bachelors or Masters in business administration, finance, or a related field, along with thirteen or more years of progressive project administration experience with at least seven of the years in an engineering or scientific environment. 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