Business Transformation Manager

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment is building a Business Transformation function to address important company challenges, improve execution speed, and support a period of significant growth. The Business Transformation Manager will lead high-priority initiatives from problem definition through implementation and handoff, improving processes, systems, and ways of working that limit speed, scale, or execution. This is a hands-on operating role involving root-cause analysis, solution development, cross-functional collaboration, process and tooling implementation, and training teams to adopt new practices. The role works with subject matter experts across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams, while taking ownership of generalist work that amplifies their impact. As one of the first employees in the Business Operations function, the manager will help shape the team’s project portfolio, brief executive leadership, and recruit talent. The role is onsite in Simi Valley, Los Angeles, and requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance; applicants will be asked to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience solving complex business or operational problems in fast-paced environments such as management consulting, startups, or private equity portfolio operations.
Experience working within, modifying, or implementing enterprise systems such as ERP, MRP, HRIS, or CRM.
A track record of implementing solutions rather than only recommending strategies.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across functions and seniority levels, from shop floor technicians to engineers to senior executives.
High agency, grit, tenacity, and ownership to see difficult projects through to completion.

Nice To Haves

Quantitative or STEM background.

Responsibilities

Lead high-priority projects from problem definition through implementation and handoff.
Improve processes, systems, and ways of working that limit speed, scale, or execution.
Analyze system and process issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions with relevant stakeholders.
Bridge cultural gaps between teams and functions, build tooling or processes, and train teams to adopt new practices.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams, working alongside subject matter experts and amplifying their impact.
Help build the Business Operations team by shaping its project list, briefing executive leadership on the team’s work, and recruiting talent.
Help establish the Business Operations function and drive the company toward the speed and urgency of an early-stage company.