Program Manager III

AeroVironment

Job Location:

Petaluma, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 101000 - 154000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Program Manager (PM) III is responsible for the execution of company programs including cost schedule and technical performance. The PM oversees program life-cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Acting as the central focal point and authority for one or more Programs execution the PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers

Position Responsibilities

Management of the program throughout the programs 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 programs 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience
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%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

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

Physical 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)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$101000 - $154000

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

Required Experience:

Manager

Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionSummaryThe Program Manager (PM) III is responsible for the execution of company programs including cost schedule and technical performance. The PM oversees program life-cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Acting as the ce...