Senior Program Manager - DoD/IC Programs, 9/80 Schedule

AeroVironment, Inc.; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Lead Program Manager in Centreville, VA to oversee complex program lifecycles, align customer requirements with program goals, and drive successful outcomes across technical teams and leadership.

You will develop budgets, manage risk, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliant execution of DoD/DoW contracts, including ITAR considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, science, business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant program management experience; DoD/DoW contracts and/ or software projects a plus.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting complex systems; proven track record managing multiple projects.
• Experience with CPFF, T&M, and FFP development programs; risk management planning.
• Proficient with MS Office suite; MS Project is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects/programs through their full lifecycle.
• Gathers requirements from customers and defines success criteria; ensures customer alignment.
• Establishes and communicates program priorities and manages risk.
• Develops and maintains program plans including budgets and EACs, spend, and resources.
• Coordinates with other PMs; informs stakeholders of status and health.
• Leads meetings and reviews with customers and technical teams; handles scope changes.

Skills

Program management

Customer requirements

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Lead Program Manager in Centreville, VA to oversee complex program lifecycles, align customer requirements with program goals, and drive successful outcomes across technical teams and leadership.

You will develop budgets, manage risk, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliant execution of DoD/DoW contracts, including ITAR considerations.