Senior Manager, Program Control

AeroVironment, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager for Program Control to lead budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring across aerospace programs.

You will guide a team, collaborate with engineering, finance, and project management, and ensure projects meet budget and timeline targets while upholding stringent quality standards. You will drive data-driven decisions, implement best practices in program scheduling and cost control, and deliver actionable insights to shape operational

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with extensive experience in program control for aerospace programs.
• MBA or MS highly preferred for advanced analytical capabilities and leadership.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Delegate responsibilities and supervise business operations.
• Hire, train, motivate, and coach staff; assess performance and provide feedback.
• Resolve conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.
• Analyze information and processes to develop more effective workflows.
• Generate reports and present information to senior management.

Skills

Program controls

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS preferred

Job description

Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionSummaryThe Sr. Manager, Program Control position requires a strategic leader who is proficient in program control methodologies and has a keen understanding of the complexities inherent within aerospace programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the program controls function, ensuring that all projects are executed within budget and timeline constraints while meeting our rigorous quality standards. As a Sr. Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and project management, to provide critical insights and data-driven recommendations that will shape our operational strategies. Your leadership will be vital in guiding your team to implement best practices in program scheduling, cost control, and performance monitoring.Position Responsibilities:Delegating responsibilities and supervising business operationsHiring, training, motivating and coaching employees as they provide attentive, efficient service to customers, assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.Resolving conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies.Generating reports and presenting information to upper-level managers or other parties.Ensuring staff members follow company policies and procedures.Other duties to ensure the overall health and success of the business.Other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Advanced degree, MBA or MS is highly preferred.Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.Minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership role.Other Qualifications & Desired CompetenciesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasivelyDemonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationshipsUses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstancesInspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employeesBrings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared visionChampions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of changeTakes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasksIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyFocuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interestsPhysical DemandsAbility 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)Clearance LevelNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:$147,500 - $225,000AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.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.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.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.ITARU.S. Citizenship required