Director, UAS Program Management - Global Delivery

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead a portfolio of complex domestic and international production programs, ensuring execution from proposal through delivery and sustainment.

You will guide cross-functional teams delivering UAS production, manage SOWs, and support contract negotiations while ensuring compliance and customer alignment. This leadership role requires extensive PM experience, export/compliance knowledge, and the ability to build high-performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 7–10 years of directly related production and development program management experience
• 5–7 years' People management of Project and Program Managers
• Experience leading a major function or product area (Controls planning, staffing, budgeting, managing multiple priorities and change)
• Requires regular interactions with peers/leaders and managers across functions to identify and resolve issues
• Leverages talent across the organization and across functions to achieve predictable Program/Project results
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes long-term master revenue plans and schedules in support of UAS production and delivery
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Program Management Office
• Accountable for departmental objectives and deliverables
• Typically, will lead a team size of 5 to 8 Program/Project Managers
• Identifies needed resources for programs, defines and assigns major program roles
• Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with both internal and external customers and field-based employees on technical matters, as needed.
• Assigns and monitors work of program management staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and technical support and direction.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare program statement of work (SOW)
• Support the development and implementation of policies, standards, or procedures for Production Program Management, engineering and technical work
• Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Program management

People management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead a portfolio of complex domestic and international production programs, ensuring execution from proposal through delivery and sustainment.

You will guide cross-functional teams delivering UAS production, manage SOWs, and support contract negotiations while ensuring compliance and customer alignment. This leadership role requires extensive PM experience, export/compliance knowledge, and the ability to build high-performing