Senior Program Manager, Defense Programs

AeroVironment, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 123 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

9/80 work schedule

401K with company matching

Paid holiday shutdown

Résumé du poste

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager III to lead company programs, directing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

This role serves as the central point of contact for program execution with internal and external customers, while overseeing lifecycle activities and risk management. Responsibilities include budgeting, EAC development, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication, with readiness to support business development bidding and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of experience in Program Management.
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects.
• Experience 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project).
• Some travel required (up to 20%)

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Identifies, analyzes, and manages 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
• Develops and maintains program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively supports 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

Connaissances

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Outils

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager III to lead company programs, directing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

This role serves as the central point of contact for program execution with internal and external customers, while overseeing lifecycle activities and risk management. Responsibilities include budgeting, EAC development, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication, with readiness to support business development bidding and proposals.