Operations Project Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; California (MO); Sur place; USD 111 000 - 169 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental & Vision

401K with match

9/80 schedule

Résumé du poste

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Operations Program Manager to serve as the primary contact between the program/Program Manager and Operations functions including Production Planning, Supply Chain, and factory operations.

You will lead the Operations portion of programs, ensure alignment with requirements, and drive controls and status reporting across multiple teams. The role requires 8–12 years in Operations/PM, a technical background, and strong collaboration with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Engineering related field or equivalent
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in Operations and/or Project Management
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
• Demonstrated collaborative problem-solving skill set
• Experience in a highly technical environment
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and processes
• Ability to interface with internal teams and government/commercial customers
• Familiarity with export license processes for defense/export-controlled products

Responsabilités

• Management of the Operations portion of the program throughout its life cycle
• Collaborate with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager to align requirements
• Develop and manage controls and success criteria to provide a performance baseline
• Identify, analyze, and report on Operations Risks & Opportunities
• Coordinate and align project teams and inter-dependencies
• Establish and report factory priorities with Planning and Factory Managers
• Inform stakeholders of program hardware (delivery) status
• Participate in Corrective Action and lead program meetings/reviews
• Work with Supply Chain to flow down technical and schedule requirements to suppliers
• Understand and maintain product requirements and assess impact of scope changes
• Assist and coordinate preparation of cost proposals per company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Interfacing with customers

Technical environment experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Engineering

Outils

Oracle

Description du poste

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Operations Program Manager, serves as the primary point of contact between the program/Program Manager and all Operations functions including Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, and the production factories (Composites, Avionics/Engines, Final). The OPM acts as the central focal point and authority for the execution of Operations activities (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Supports) for one or more Programs. The OPM provides a single point of contact for Operations activities to internal customers.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Management of the Operations portion of the program throughout the program's life cycle
• Working with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager, ensures alignment and understanding of requirements.
• Development, implementation, and management of controls and success criteria to provide and status a performance measurement baseline.
• Identify, analyze, and report on Operations Risks & Opportunities
• Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies.
• In conjunction with Planning and the Factory Managers, establishes, communicates, and reports factory priorities.
• Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status hardware (delivery) status.
• Participate in Corrective Action
• Leads program meetings and program reviews with the operations and general management a
• Working with Supply Chain, ensures the proper flow down of technical and schedule requirements to critical subcontract and purchased part suppliers.
• Understanding and maintenance of product requirements
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact.
• Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost proposals. Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in Operations &/or Project Management
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects.
• Demonstrated, collaborative problem-solving skill set.
• Experience in a highly technical environment.
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and processes.
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers.
• Basic familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• A working knowledge of Oracle is desirable.
• Experience and background with DoD contracts preferred.
• Familiarity with AS-9100 Quality standards is desirable.
• Good organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary range for this role is:

$111,000 - $169,250

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.