Aerospace Operations Project Manager

avav; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Manager of Operations Project Management to lead and optimize projects across the LMS Operations group. You will direct PM professionals, coordinate with procurement, manufacturing and quality teams, and ensure plans stay on schedule and within budget.

The role demands strong leadership, advanced PM skills, and a track record in manufacturing environments, with attention to continuous improvement and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/manufacturing/engineering.
• MBA or MS degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Aerospace/defense experience preferred.
• Proficient with ERP/MES and data analytics tools.
• PM proficiency and related experience required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and ISO 9001 practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Project Management professionals and/or supervisors.
• Develop and implement project plans with timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (procurement, manufacturing, quality).
• Oversee vendor and supplier activities within budget.
• Analyze processes and drive productivity improvements.
• Adjust plans to meet resource and operational needs.
• Allocate resources to meet project schedules and goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications with status updates.
• Oversee risk management and contingency planning.
• Recommend process and policy changes affecting related functions.
• Provide guidance to employees and internal customers.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Risk management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Manufacturing/Engineering

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Data analytics platforms

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Manager of Operations Project Management to lead and optimize projects across the LMS Operations group. You will direct PM professionals, coordinate with procurement, manufacturing and quality teams, and ensure plans stay on schedule and within budget.

The role demands strong leadership, advanced PM skills, and a track record in manufacturing environments, with attention to continuous improvement and stakeholder communication.