Senior Program Manager: Multi-Program Delivery Leader

AeroVironment, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Sr. Program Manager to oversee complex programs, manage cost, schedule, and scope, and mentor other PMs.

Acting as the central point of contact for program execution, you will coordinate activities for internal and external customers and guide programs from inception to completion. Key duties include leading cross-functional planning, developing estimates, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring adherence to contracts and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering required or equivalent
• Minimum 12–15 years of Program Management experience
• Experience leading teams on advanced technical development programs
• Experience managing CRAD development programs under OTA or FAR15 desirable
• Proven track record of leading multiple concurrent programs
• Strong knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
• Must interface effectively with internal teams and customers
• Knowledge of export licenses for military product exports
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Travel up to 20% may be required

Responsibilities

• Lead PM in development of program planning, top-down requirements, and cost/schedule estimates
• Provide PM leadership for bottom-up cost/schedule estimation and IMS development
• Accountable for all contractual deliverables within funded level and period
• Monitor program performance metrics and execution profit margin
• Ensure customer alignment and manage satisfaction
• Define and manage program controls and success criteria
• Identify and manage program risks
• Publish data to support improvements in product development and customer relations
• Manage program priorities and resource-loaded schedules
• Lead program meetings with customer and executive staff
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget and EAC
• Support creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manage changes in program scope and implications
• Assist Business Development in bidding opportunities
• Oversee preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensure adherence to company policies and processes
• Lead PMs to produce program reports
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bachelor's degree

12–15 years PM

Team leadership

CRAD management

Earned Value

Export licenses

MS Office

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Technical Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Sr. Program Manager to oversee complex programs, manage cost, schedule, and scope, and mentor other PMs.

Acting as the central point of contact for program execution, you will coordinate activities for internal and external customers and guide programs from inception to completion. Key duties include leading cross-functional planning, developing estimates, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring adherence to contracts and company policies.