Senior Program Manager - Defense Programs

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Petaluma, CA, seeks a Program Manager II to oversee the execution of company programs, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical performance across the life cycle. This role serves as the central point of contact for program activities with both internal and external customers.

The PM will manage program controls, risks, and communications, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with business goals. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5-8+ years of experience in Program Management.
• Experience in a highly technical environment.
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes.
• Must interface effectively with internal teams and government and commercial customers.

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

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Customer interface

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Petaluma, CA, seeks a Program Manager II to oversee the execution of company programs, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical performance across the life cycle. This role serves as the central point of contact for program activities with both internal and external customers.

The PM will manage program controls, risks, and communications, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with business goals. Travel up to 20% may be required.