Senior Program Controls Leader – Aerospace

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 148,000 - 225,000; 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 Germantown, MD / Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Sr. Manager, Program Control to lead the program controls function. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and performance while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within quality standards.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, data-driven decision making, and developing best practices in scheduling, cost control, and reporting for aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• MBA or MS highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Delegating responsibilities and supervising business operations.
• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees, providing feedback and training opportunities.
• Resolving conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.
• Analyzing information and processes to develop more effective or efficient strategies.
• Generating reports and presenting information to upper-level managers.
• Ensuring staff follow company policies and procedures.
• Other duties to ensure overall health and success of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or MS preferred

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Germantown, MD / Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Sr. Manager, Program Control to lead the program controls function. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and performance while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within quality standards.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, data-driven decision making, and developing best practices in scheduling, cost control, and reporting for aerospace programs.