Lead Program Manager - Space Electronics

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$101,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

AV has an immediate opening for a mid-career Lead Program Manager to support satellite electronics programs within its Space Technologies Division. AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to AV when a mission can't fail.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and 8+ years of relevant experience within aerospace or a technical field as a project or program manager
Thorough knowledge and proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with Industry project management standards
Ability to lead and direct the activities and resources within and across the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to listen, assimilate, evaluate, and summarize. Sound ability to communicate with the customer at all levels
Knowledge of the Project Lifecycle from requirements definition, proposal preparation and negotiation and project implementation through to completion
Strong initiative in defining, proposing, implementing, and communicating schedule metrics that support informed decision-making
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and 10+ years of relevant experience within aerospace or a technical field as a project or program manager
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Lead the management of a flight computer product line including:
Working with customers to understand forecasts and demand for the product
Leading proposal development, ensuring stable product pricing
Assisting contract management in negotiations related to cost, schedule, and risk posture
Partnering with material managers and supply chain to ensure inventory of electronic components is available and suppliers are meeting commitments
Leading the development of an integrated master schedule
Leading a risk management process for the product
Managing all assigned resources including people, facilities, budgets, and schedules to meet performance requirements and commitments
Reporting on product/program status internally and externally
Ensuring project team members' responsibilities, accountability and authority are clearly documented and understood
Ensuring assigned individuals are executing the assigned tasks and providing appropriate tracking and reporting per plan
Facilitating the resolution of program issues
Partnering cross functionally on configuration management and associated deliveries of the product
Performing project management activities in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO-standards)