Business Transformation Lead: Speed & Scale

AV; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, based in California, is building a team of elite operators to tackle the company’s most pressing challenges, from solving supply chain bottlenecks to modernizing our finance systems. The Business Transformation function will play a critical role in accelerating execution.

This onsite role is positioned to shape the Business Operations function, lead high‑impact initiatives, and partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and Engineering to deliver tangible improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience solving complex business or operational problems in fast-paced environments such as management consulting, startups, or private equity portfolio operations.
• Experience working within, modifying, or implementing enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, MRP, HRIS, CRM)
• Track record of implementing solutions to problems, not just recommending strategies
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across a wide range of functions and levels of seniority
• High agency and high grit – ownership to see projects through to completion

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority projects from problem definition through implementation and handoff; Improve processes, systems, and ways of working that limit speed, scale, or execution
• Quickly break down system or process issues, identify root causes, and build out solutions alongside the relevant stakeholders
• This is not just a “strategy” or “internal consulting” role. You should want to roll up your sleeves and do the messy work of determining root cause, bridging cultural gaps between teams and functions, building new tooling or processes, and training teams to adopt new practices
• Work alongside Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams to implement solutions. You will work with subject matter experts and amplify their impact by leveraging their expertise while taking on the generalist work around them
• Help build out the Business Operations team by shaping our project list, briefing the executive leadership team on our work, and recruiting talent. You will be one of the first employees in the Business Operations function and have significant ownership in helping stand up the team.
• Work at startup pace and bend AV towards the speed and urgency of an early-stage company

Skills

Problem solving

Enterprise systems

Implementation track record

Communication skills

Ownership/tenacity

Education

STEM background

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AeroVironment, based in California, is building a team of elite operators to tackle the company’s most pressing challenges, from solving supply chain bottlenecks to modernizing our finance systems. The Business Transformation function will play a critical role in accelerating execution.

This onsite role is positioned to shape the Business Operations function, lead high‑impact initiatives, and partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and Engineering to deliver tangible improvements.