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Senior Program Manager / Product Manager – Directed Energy (LOCUST Programs

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$139K/yr - $197K/yr

12+ years exp

AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee the execution of complex programs, ensuring alignment with customer satisfaction and managing all aspects of program development, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Working with Product Line Managers (PLMs), provide PM leadership in the development of program planning, top-down requirements definition, and cost/schedule/scope estimating for complex programs

Working with Functional Leads, provide PM leadership for bottom-up cost/schedule/scope estimation, resource planning and IMS development for complex programs

Ensure customer alignment and manage internal and external overall customer satisfaction

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

Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk

Monitors data across multiple programs establishing correlation. Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations

Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities

Manages Programs using integrated, resource-loaded master schedule. Managers resources and priorities based on risk and program critical path

Lead 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

Leads and supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements

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

Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals

Ensure program execution adheres to Company policies and processes

Leads Project Manager to produce relevant Program reports

Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program ManagementRisk ManagementProject Management ToolsTechnical Development ProgramsEarned Value ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCustomer SatisfactionProposal PreparationTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoring