AV · 2 months ago
Sr. Program Manager - ERP
Simi Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $217K/yr
12+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a Senior Program Manager for Enterprise Applications. This role is responsible for leading large-scale technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving transformation through effective stakeholder engagement and organizational change management.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute program strategies for complex enterprise technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, digital transformation roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations
Oversee the creation and management of integrated, resource-loaded master schedules, budgets, and risk management plans; adjust priorities based on evolving business needs and program critical path
Serve as the single point of contact for program execution, facilitating communication between business units, IT, vendors, and executive leadership. Ensure high customer and stakeholder satisfaction
Lead change management strategy and execution, including stakeholder analysis, communications planning, training strategy, readiness assessments, and adoption metrics. Partner with business leaders to ensure cultural, process, and behavioral changes are embedded for long-term success
Lead enterprise change management efforts, identifying risks, dependencies, and impacts to business operations. Develop and execute mitigation plans to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes
Establish and manage program controls, success criteria, and KPIs. Provide regular program status updates and executive-level briefings on progress, risks, and financial performance
Partner with product owners, solution architects, functional leads, and operations to ensure successful system design, development, testing, deployment, and adoption
Support opportunity analysis, vendor selection, and proposal development for new initiatives. Drive continuous improvement by leveraging lessons learned and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
12–15 years of experience managing large-scale programs, with a proven track record in digital transformation, enterprise application implementations, and/or major system upgrades
Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar programs with complex technical and business change adoption components
Deep understanding of project management methodologies, organizational change management principles, systems development lifecycle (SDLC, Agile, and hybrid approaches), and developing risk management & mitigation plans
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence without direct authority
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)
Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
Some travel required (~20%)
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Technology Management, or related field
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
Experience in cloud migrations, ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle), or enterprise system integrations
Strong knowledge of digital adoption strategies, user training, and post-implementation support models
Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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