Strategic Operations Program Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; Strathearn (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager to serve as the main liaison between the program and all Operations functions, including Production Planning, Supply Chain, and the production factories.

The OPM will act as the central point of contact for Operations activities across one or more programs. The role requires coordinating with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager to align requirements, manage controls and baselines, and report on program status,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Engineering related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 8–12 years of experience in Operations &/or Project Management.
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects.
• Demonstrated, collaborative problem-solving skill set.
• Experience in a highly technical environment.
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and processes.
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers.
• Basic familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries

Responsibilities

• Management of the Operations portion of the program throughout the program's life cycle
• Working with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager, ensures alignment and understanding of requirements.
• Development, implementation, and management of controls and success criteria to provide and status a performance measurement baseline.
• Identify, analyze, and report on Operations Risks & Opportunities
• Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies.
• In conjunction with Planning and the Factory Managers, establishes, communicates, and reports factory priorities.
• Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status hardware (delivery) status.
• Participate in Corrective Action Leads program meetings and program reviews with the operations and general management a Working with Supply Chain, ensures the proper flow down of technical and schedule requirements to critical subcontract and purchased part suppliers. Understanding and maintenance of product requirements
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact.
• Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost proposals.
• Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk & issues management

Technical environment experience

Export controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager to serve as the main liaison between the program and all Operations functions, including Production Planning, Supply Chain, and the production factories.

The OPM will act as the central point of contact for Operations activities across one or more programs. The role requires coordinating with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager to align requirements, manage controls and baselines, and report on program status,