Senior Program Manager Jobs

Summary

The Sr. Program Manager (PM) is oversees the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The Senior PM manages program life-cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives, and acts as mentor to other Program Managers. Acting as the central focal point and authority for multiple Programs' execution, the Senior PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Monitors data across multiple programs establishing correlation. Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
• Creates, manages, or leads in the creation and management of multiple project schedules in the support of a multiple Programs
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk
• Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals and ensure adherence to Company policies and processes
• Leads Project Manager to produce relevant Program reports
• Lead program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
• Support or lead in the development of program planning and estimating for a complex Programs. Manages all aspects of planning multiple Program plans
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Leads and supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Ensure customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Strong knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
• Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs
• 12 - 15 years of experience in Program Management
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team
• Some travel required (up to 20%) potentially including transpacific travel
• Knowledge of use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel
• Managing of International (ex-US) programs preferred
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results
• PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
• Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions
• Experience with UAVs or Aerospace programs preferred
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance, a plus. Ability to obtain a clearance required
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Experience in a highly technical environment preferred
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

The salary range for this role is:

$163,152 - $244,728

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.