Strategic Operations Manager — Cross-Functional Impact

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental vision

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a results-oriented professional to own projects from problem definition through implementation.

You will dig into processes and data to identify root causes, then develop practical solutions and partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and more to implement changes. Responsibilities include driving cross-functional collaboration, improving handoffs, and moving quickly to ensure solutions are in place.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience solving business or operational problems in fast-paced environments such as management consulting, startups, or private equity portfolio operations.
• Experience carrying a problem from analysis through implementation.
• High agency and high grit; takes ownership, learns quickly, and pushes through obstacles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with limited direction and manage multiple priorities at once.

Responsibilities

• Own projects and workstreams from problem definition through implementation.
• Dig into processes, systems, and data to understand what is actually causing the problem.
• Develop practical solutions and work directly with teams to put them in place.
• Work across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams.
• Improve processes and systems that create delays, manual work, or poor handoffs.
• Move quickly, keep stakeholders aligned, and stay with the work until the solution is in place.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ownership

Multi-tasking

Problem solving experience

Education

Quantitative or STEM background

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a results-oriented professional to own projects from problem definition through implementation.

You will dig into processes and data to identify root causes, then develop practical solutions and partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and more to implement changes. Responsibilities include driving cross-functional collaboration, improving handoffs, and moving quickly to ensure solutions are in place.