Program Manager II

avav; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,750; 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. is seeking a Program Manager II to drive execution of company programs, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will serve as the central focal point for one or more programs, coordinating internal teams and interfacing with government and commercial customers. Responsibilities include managing the program life-cycle, risk, and budget; communicating status to stakeholders; and supporting proposals and BD activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent
• 5–8 years of Program Management experience
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
• Experience managing firm fixed price programs with risk management and mitigation
• Experience in a highly technical environment
• Deep knowledge of project management methods, tools and processes
• Ability to interface effectively with internal teams and with government and commercial customers
• Basic familiarity with export licenses for defense products
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Some travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Manage program life-cycle from initiation to closeout
• Ensure customer alignment and overall satisfaction
• Define and manage program controls and success criteria
• Identify and manage program-level risks
• Coordinate and align project teams and dependencies
• Establish program priorities and communicate status to stakeholders
• Lead program meetings and reviews with customers and executives
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget and EAC
• Support creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manage changes in scope and advise leadership on impacts
• Assist Business Development in bidding and capture efforts
• Prepare cost and technical proposals following company policies

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Customer alignment

Cross‑functional leadership

Proven project management

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project

Job description

Program Manager (PM) II

Worker Type: Regular

Summary

The Program Manager (PM) II is responsible for the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM oversees program life‑cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Acting as the central focal point and authority for one or more Programs' execution, the PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Management of the program throughout the program's life‑cycle
• Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program‑level risk
• Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter‑dependencies
• Establishes, communicates, and manages program priorities
• Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status and health
• Leads program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Support the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing 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 Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in Program Management
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
• Managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)
• Some travel required (up to 20%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is preferred
• Managing of International (ex-US) programs is desired
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
• Ability to work independently and interface with cross‑functional disciplines
• A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team
• Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results
• Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions
• Other competencies: Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
• 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
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Physical Demands

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

Clearance Level

No Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required

Salary Range

$89,000 - $135,750

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”). 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. Any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on the company’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with the company’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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.