Lead Program Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; Centreville (VA); In loco; USD 117.000 - 178.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Lead Program Manager in Centreville, VA to oversee complex program lifecycles, align customer requirements with program goals, and drive successful outcomes across technical teams and leadership.

You will develop budgets, manage risk, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliant execution of DoD/DoW contracts, including ITAR considerations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, science, business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant program management experience; DoD/DoW contracts and/ or software projects a plus.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting complex systems; proven track record managing multiple projects.
• Experience with CPFF, T&M, and FFP development programs; risk management planning.
• Proficient with MS Office suite; MS Project is a plus.

Mansioni

• Manages multiple projects/programs through their full lifecycle.
• Gathers requirements from customers and defines success criteria; ensures customer alignment.
• Establishes and communicates program priorities and manages risk.
• Develops and maintains program plans including budgets and EACs, spend, and resources.
• Coordinates with other PMs; informs stakeholders of status and health.
• Leads meetings and reviews with customers and technical teams; handles scope changes.

Conoscenze

Program management

Customer requirements

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business

Strumenti

Excel

MS Project

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead Program Manager

Worker Type: Regular

Position Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects / programs throughout their complete lifecycle
• Works with customers to gather requirements and define success criteria; ensures customer alignment and manages overall customer satisfaction
• Establishes, communicates, and manages program priorities
• Develops and maintains program plans including budget / estimate at completion (EAC), spend plans, resource allocation, and communications
• Defines, implements, and manages program controls; identifies and manages risk
• Coordinates with other PMs to align project teams and their inter-dependencies
• Aligns and informs stakeholders of program status and health
• Leads project meetings and program reviews with customers and technical teams
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advises leadership and customer of potential impacts
• Actively supports growth of the program, including bidding and capturing new opportunities
• Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensures adherence to company policies and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related field required; equivalent of education, training, and/or experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in program management; experience with government contracts (specifically DoD/DoW programs) and/or software projects is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex systems
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
• Experience managing CPFF, T&M, and FFP technical development programs
• Experience developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Experience in a highly technical and dynamic environment
• Knowledge of project management methods, tools, and processes
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), experience with MS Project is a plus

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Basic familiarity with contracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other legal or contractual documents; experience with export/import licenses for EAR / ITAR covered products and technologies is a plus
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams, organizational leadership, and government and/or commercial customers; prior experience working with DoW and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations on advanced technology, research, or AI/ML initiatives is a plus
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives; takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Must be a team player and exhibit leadership qualities; focuses on collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required, per ITAR definition
• Ability to obtain at minimum a Secret level DoD security clearance; active clearance is a plus
• Willingness to travel (Occasionally / Up to 25%)
• Clearance Level No Clearance

Salary Range

$116,500 - $177,500

ITAR Requirement

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Statement

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

Career at AeroVironment

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