Product Line Manager

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Line Manager designs, develops and manages activities for a specific group of products, or technologies, for AeroVironment, including, but not limited to, planning through production, release, and end of product life. This position communicates and facilitates relationships with customers, socializes roadmaps with internal teams, partners with executive and strategy teams, and works daily with Senior Product Line Management, Program Management and Engineering. May define creative, high quality, simple roadmaps for missions, products, and capabilities to achieve the company’s strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 8-12 years’ experience in a technical development environment
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results – is a self-starter and self-directed
Experience in R&D, and product sustainment activities
Knowledge of UAS systems and products, and a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with office productivity software
Experience managing a department or project budget
Experience with Defense products and customers
Experience managing the work of others
Familiarity with managing Profit/Loss
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Leads with rapid agility to deal with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
Displays strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated ability to analyze and break down problems into components
Exhibits exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
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 work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

Holds complete responsibility, accountability, and authority for a product line
Supports a product line through the entire lifecycle, sunrise to sunset
Establishes Go-to Market plans for new products while effectively balancing customer and business needs when retiring older products
Collaborates with Marketing and Business Development to define product pricing, promotion, placement, and preferred features
Supports the development of technical requirements, business requirements, and user stories which drive Product Requirements to Program Management, Engineering and Operations
Supports the prioritization and trade-offs among projects to effectively manage SUAS portfolio, achieve a balance of products, and address resource needs
Interfaces with customers to understand concept of operations and problem statements
Supports fiscal year budgeting for product line R&D and sustainment activities and holds budget accountability for their respective product line
Supports market assessments in support of current and future business opportunities
Assesses product and project risks and provide feedback risk mitigation and contingency plans developed by PMO and Engineering
Supports the new product introduction activities with engineering and operations and ensures alignment with the Go-to-Market plans
Reviews product line performance metrics and takes action to address issues and/or opportunities
Ensures project and customer data is protected in accordance with ITAR, security classification guides and company proprietary information procedures
Identifies and manages organizational and/or customer conflicts.
Comprehends and improves relevant development processes, and ensure adherence
Works closely with Senior PLM team members to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
Supports policy and procedure development for the Product Line team consistent with AeroVironment’s corporate Quality Management System
Supports continuous improvement and seeks opportunities to drive change through the organization in support of product development, manufacturing, cost and quality.
Other duties as assigned