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(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.This position reports to a Program Director within the Army P&L organization at GA-ASI and is responsible for the planning, management, and technical performance of Ground Control Station focused efforts supporting the U.S. Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform. In this role, the individual serves as the product manager for Gray Eagle Ground Control Station - Expeditionary (GCS-E) Systems.\nThe position holds significant budgetary and schedule responsibility, with high impact to MQ-1C business objectives and customer operations. The position typically accomplishes objectives across multiple organizational groups through subordinate managers and integrated product teams. A proven track record of successfully leading complex product or program efforts within a similarly complex organization, involving both suppliers, engineering, and customers, is highly desirable.\nThis position typically reports to a senior program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more developed or mature engineering program(s) contained at a single location. Manages programs which have well defined program plans and delivery methodologies. Leads all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery. Responsible for program(s) which represent stable growth. Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate managers. Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nServe as the product manager for Gray Eagle GCS-E systems, overseeing all phases of MQ-1C Gray Eagle GCS support from conceptualization, development, and qualification through production, customer delivery, and field sustainment. Key responsibilities include planning a robust supply chain, competitive hardware acquisition, program planning, execution to schedule, and technical performance to ensure product quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.\nResponsible for forecast management of Gray Eagle GCS-E systems to support production line and field spares through line of balance and translating forecasts into planned orders with suppliers to meet maintain a cost effective and stable supply base.\nWork closely with Supply Chain Management to ensure timely procurement, availability, and lifecycle support; address supplier performance, lead times, and material shortages to maintain program schedule and cost objectives.\nManage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.\nDevelop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.\nParticipate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.\nParticipate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.\nInteract with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.\nInfluence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications.\nEnsure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.\nAct as the primary customer contact for program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.\nIdentify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.\nContribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. 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