Senior Space Programs Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a mid-career Program Manager to lead satellite electronics programs within Space Technologies.

This is a full-time onsite role with responsibilities across planning, budgeting, and risk management to ensure success from development to delivery. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years in aerospace or technical program management, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in aerospace or technical program management.
• Knowledge of PMI/PMBOK standards and DoD clearance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead top-level program plans and coordinate with leads to execute.
• Support proposal development and manage performance to budget.
• Establish change management processes and negotiate major project parameters.
• Develop project plans and MS Project deliverables meeting requirements.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Manage resources, schedules, and budgets to meet commitments.
• Report status and metrics to leadership and customer.

Skills

Program management

Written and verbal communication

Leadership across teams

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Master’s degree in PM/related field

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a mid-career Program Manager to lead satellite electronics programs within Space Technologies.

This is a full-time onsite role with responsibilities across planning, budgeting, and risk management to ensure success from development to delivery. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years in aerospace or technical program management, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across groups.