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AeroVironment · 5 days ago

Program Manager II

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $146K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Management of the program throughout the program's life-cycle

Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction

Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria

Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk

Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies

Establishes, communicates, and manages program priorities

Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status and health

Leads program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff

Develop and maintain program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications

Support the creation and maintenance of product requirements

Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact

Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities

Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals. Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in Program Management

Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects

Managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans

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

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)

Some travel required (up to 20%)

Preferred

PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred

Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is preferred

Managing of International (ex-US) programs is desired

Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired

Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines

A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team

Courageous and a risk-taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results

Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions

Other competencies: Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity

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

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company