Program Manager II - Sustaining

BlueHalo; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental + Vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Petaluma, CA is seeking a Program Manager II to lead and execute complex government programs.

You will own cost, schedule, and technical performance, acting as the single point of contact for internal and external customers while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring program success. Responsibilities include lifecycle management, risk mitigation, budget and EAC development, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business/Engineering.
• 5–8 years of program management experience.
• Proven track record of running multiple projects.
• Experience in a highly technical environment.
• Deep knowledge of project management methods, tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Management of the program throughout the program lifecycle.
• Ensures customer alignment and manages 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.
• Leads program meetings and reviews with customer and executive staff.
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, EAC, and resource allocation.
• Support creation and maintenance of product requirements.
• Manage changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of impact.
• Assist Business Development in bidding and capturing opportunities.
• Assist and coordinate preparation of cost and technical proposals.

Skills

Program management

Customer alignment

Risk management

PM methods/tools

Interfacing with customers

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

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

$64,500 - $98,250

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.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

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.

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

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.