Senior Program Manager — Complex Defense Programs

AeroVironment, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Moorpark, CA seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee complex programs, including cost, schedule and scope. You will mentor other PMs and serve as the single point of contact for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include leading planning, top-down and bottom-up estimates, managing risks, and maintaining integrated master schedules. Travel up to 20% may be required; a strong PM background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 12 - 15 years of experience in Program Management.
• Experience leading teams on advanced technical development programs and/or technical systems-of-systems development programs.
• Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs.
• Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes.
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers.
• Knowledge of use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team.
• Some travel required (up to 20%)

Responsibilities

• Working with Product Line Managers (PLMs), provide PM leadership in the development of program planning, top-down requirements definition, and cost/schedule/scope estimating for complex programs
• Working with Functional Leads, provide PM leadership for bottom-up cost/schedule/scope estimation, resource planning and IMS development for complex programs
• Ensure customer alignment and manage internal and external overall customer satisfaction
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk
• Monitors data across multiple programs establishing correlation. Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
• Manages Programs using integrated, resource-loaded master schedule. Managers resources and priorities based on risk and program critical path
• Lead 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
• Leads and supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensure program execution adheres to Company policies and processes
• Leads Project Manager to produce relevant Program reports
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PM leadership

Cost estimation

Schedule management

Risk management

Earned Value

Customer interfacing

Export licenses knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Technical Masters degree preferred

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Moorpark, CA seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee complex programs, including cost, schedule and scope. You will mentor other PMs and serve as the single point of contact for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include leading planning, top-down and bottom-up estimates, managing risks, and maintaining integrated master schedules. Travel up to 20% may be required; a strong PM background is essential.