Program Manager I

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager I (PM) is accountable for the support of the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM understands the program life-cycle and supports all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Working with a lead PM, the PM I acts as a focal point and authority for one or more Programs’ execution, and provides a single point of contact for program activities to internal customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field
2 – 5 years of experience in Program Management or related field
Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a plus
Experience with International (ex-US) programs is desired
Experience in a highly technical environment
PMI (or equivalent) certification (CAPM or higher) is a plus
Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
Knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams
Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
A strong communicator able to articulate goals to team
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)
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
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong Analytical and strategic thinking ability
Leadership skills
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
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

Responsibilities

Supports the Management of the program throughout the program’s life-cycle
Ensure alignment with Internal customers
Implementation and management of lead PM’s program controls and success criteria
support the identification, analysis, and management all program-level risk
Coordinate and align project teams and their inter-dependencies
Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
Align and inform stakeholders of program’s status and health
Lead program meetings and program reviews for internal customers and teams
Support the development, maintenance and reporting of program statistics
Analyze potential changes in program scope and characterize potential impact(s)
Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals
Ensure adherence to Company policies and processes
Other duties as assigned