Director of Operational Transformation

AeroVironment, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 168.000 - 268.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AeroVironment, Inc. is building a team of elite operators to tackle challenges from supply chain bottlenecks to modernizing our finance systems.

As AV enters rapid growth, the Business Operations function will play a critical role in speeding execution and scaling impact. You will lead high-priority projects from problem definition through implementation, partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs and Growth, and train teams to adopt new practices.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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; leverage subject matter experts while performing generalist work.
• Help build out the Business Operations team by shaping our project list, briefing the executive leadership team on our work, and recruiting talent.
• Work at startup pace and bend AV towards the speed and urgency of an early-stage company.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

MRP systems

HRIS

CRM

Descripción del empleo

AeroVironment, Inc. is building a team of elite operators to tackle challenges from supply chain bottlenecks to modernizing our finance systems.

As AV enters rapid growth, the Business Operations function will play a critical role in speeding execution and scaling impact. You will lead high-priority projects from problem definition through implementation, partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs and Growth, and train teams to adopt new practices.