Operational Transformation Leader — Cross-Functional Impact

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a hands-on Business Operations professional who will lead critical initiatives from definition to delivery.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs and Growth to drive end-to-end solutions and build a scalable operations function. You will work with subject matter experts and roll up your sleeves to implement tooling, processes, and training across teams, with startup pace and significant ownership of the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience solving complex business or operational problems in fast-paced environments (e.g., management consulting, startups, or private equity portfolio operations).
• Experience working within, modifying, or implementing enterprise systems (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 to own projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority projects from problem definition through implementation and handoff.
• Improve processes, systems, and ways of working to increase speed, scale, or execution.
• Break down issues, identify root causes, and build solutions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams to implement solutions.
• Help build out the Business Operations team by shaping project list and briefing executives.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Ownership & accountability

Fast-paced environments

Tools

ERP

MRP

HRIS

CRM

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a hands-on Business Operations professional who will lead critical initiatives from definition to delivery.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs and Growth to drive end-to-end solutions and build a scalable operations function. You will work with subject matter experts and roll up your sleeves to implement tooling, processes, and training across teams, with startup pace and significant ownership of the