Senior Program Manager: Lead Complex Multi-Program Delivery

AV; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

9/80 schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV in Moorpark, CA is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to oversee complex programs, manage cost, schedule, and scope, and mentor other PMs. You will act as the central authority for program execution and be the single point of contact for internal and external customers.

The role requires leading cross‑functional teams, managing risk, developing IMS, and supporting business development in bids. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 12–15 years in Program Management
• Experience leading advanced technical development programs and/or systems-of-systems
• Proven track record of leading multiple concurrent programs
• Experience managing firm fixed-price programs and risk mitigation
• Strong knowledge of PM methods, tools, and processes
• Interfaces effectively with internal teams, government and commercial customers
• Knowledge of export license requirements for military exports
• Proficient with MS Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate vision/mission
• Committed to AV values and team-oriented culture
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning, top‑down requirements, and cost/schedule estimation for complex programs
• Provide PM leadership for bottom‑up cost/schedule/scope estimation and IMS development
• Ensure customer alignment and manage overall satisfaction
• Develop and manage program controls and success criteria
• Identify and manage program‑level risks
• Publish data to support improvements in product development and customer relations
• Establish and communicate program priorities
• Manage programs with an integrated, resource‑loaded master schedule
• Lead program meetings and reviews with the customer and executives
• Develop program plans including budget, EAC, resources, and communications
• Lead and support creation/maintenance of product requirements
• Manage changes in program scope and inform leadership and customers
• Support Business Development in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Oversee preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensure execution adheres to company policies and processes
• Lead Project Managers in producing program reports
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder comms

Risk management

Office tools

Travel flexibility

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

AV in Moorpark, CA is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to oversee complex programs, manage cost, schedule, and scope, and mentor other PMs. You will act as the central authority for program execution and be the single point of contact for internal and external customers.

The role requires leading cross‑functional teams, managing risk, developing IMS, and supporting business development in bids. Travel up to 20% may be required.