Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Program Manager I (PM) is accountable for the support of the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM understands the program life-cycle and supports all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Working with a lead PM, the PM I acts as a focal point and authority for one or more Programs’ execution, and provides a single point of contact for program activities to internal customers
Position Responsibilities
- Supports the Management of the program throughout the program’s life-cycle
- Ensure alignment with Internal customers
- Implementation and management of lead PM’s program controls and success criteria
- support the identification, analysis, and management all program-level risk
- Coordinate and align project teams and their inter-dependencies
- Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
- Align and inform stakeholders of program’s status and health
- Lead program meetings and program reviews for internal customers and teams
- Support the development, maintenance and reporting of program statistics
- Analyze potential changes in program scope and characterize potential impact(s)
- Assists and / or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals
- Ensure adherence to Company policies and processes
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field2 – 5 years of experience in Program Management or related fieldExperience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a plusExperience with International (ex-US) programs is desiredExperience in a highly technical environmentOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies
PMI (or equivalent) certification (CAPM or higher) is a plusActive Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desiredKnowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processesMust be able to interface effectively with internal teamsAbility to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplinesA strong communicator able to articulate goals to teamProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to resultsCommitted to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actionsStrong verbal and written skillsStrong Analytical and strategic thinking abilityLeadership skillsAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesVery strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrityDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyPhysical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent); talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)The salary range for this role is :
$79,037 - $112,035
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 Requirement :
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
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.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required