Operations Project Manager

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Job Description

Summary

The Operations Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact between the program/Program Manager and all Operations functions including Production Planning Supply Chain Management and the production factories (Composites Avionics/Engines Final). The OPM acts as the central focal point and authority for the execution of Operations activities (Supply Chain Manufacturing and Supports) for one or more Programs. The OPM provides a single point of contact for Operations activities to internal customers.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Management of the Operations portion of the program throughout the programs life cycle

• Working with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager ensures alignment and understanding of requirements.

• Development implementation and management of controls and success criteria to provide and status a performance measurement baseline.

• Identify analyze and report on Operations Risks & Opportunities

• Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies.

• In conjunction with Planning and the Factory Managers establishes communicates and reports factory priorities.

• Aligns and informs stakeholders of programs status hardware (delivery) status.

• Participate in Corrective Action

• Leads program meetings and program reviews with the operations and general management a

• Working with Supply Chain ensures the proper flow down of technical and schedule requirements to critical subcontract and purchased part suppliers.

• Understanding and maintenance of product requirements

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

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

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelors degree in Business Manufacturing Management or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in Operations &/or Project Management

• Proven track record of running multiple successful projects.

• Demonstrated collaborative problem-solving skill set.

• 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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• A working knowledge of Oracle is desirable.

• Experience and background with DoD contracts preferred.

• Familiarity with AS-9100 Quality standards is desirable.

• Good organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)

• Required to talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

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

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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