Head of Business Operations & Rapid Growth

Roboticsconnected; Virginia; On-site; USD 168,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is assembling a Business Operations team to tackle critical challenges across supply chain, finance, and operations. You will lead high-priority projects from definition to delivery, drive process improvements, and build scalable solutions with stakeholders.

This role requires hands-on execution, strong communication, and the ability to work across functions. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and Engineering to implement impactful changes, recruit talent, and help

Qualifications

• 5+ years solving complex business or operational problems in fast-paced environments.
• Experience implementing enterprise systems (ERP/MRP/HRIS/CRM).
• Proven track record delivering measurable results, not just recommendations.
• Excellent communication across diverse teams and levels.

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.
• Break down system or process issues, identify root causes, and build out solutions with stakeholders.
• Roll up sleeves to determine root causes, bridge cultural gaps, build tooling or processes, and train teams to adopt new practices.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams to implement solutions and amplify SME impact.
• Help build the Business Operations team by shaping the project list, briefing leadership, and recruiting talent.
• Maintain startup pace and bend AV toward speed and urgency of an early-stage company.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

High agency and grit

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP/HRIS/CRM

Job description

AeroVironment is assembling a Business Operations team to tackle critical challenges across supply chain, finance, and operations. You will lead high-priority projects from definition to delivery, drive process improvements, and build scalable solutions with stakeholders.

This role requires hands-on execution, strong communication, and the ability to work across functions. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and Engineering to implement impactful changes, recruit talent, and help