Program Manager II

Aerovironment•Simi Valley, CA

59d

About The Position

The Program Manager (PM) II - PT 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, including direct engagement with U.S. Government representatives, DCMA, and contracting officers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 5 - 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%)
Experience managing U.S. Government contracts, DCMA engagement, and formal documentation processes (WAWF, DD250, GSI, RFV) preferred
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Nice To Haves

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
Experience leading cross-functional collaboration with Operations PMs, Engineering, and Quality to ensure compliance with Government acceptance standards

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Sr. PMs and the Director of Program Management to ensure program alignment across customer portfolios and internal execution priorities
Coordinate with Operations PMs and Ops team to ensure the successful execution of DCMA inspections, WAWF submissions, and maintenance of GSI logs for all deliverable items
Assist Sr PMs on government deliverables, contract data requirements (CDRLs), and formal acceptance documentation that are completed and compliant
Work with Sr PMs to ensure 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 program's 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 Sr PMs and Director of PM of potential impact
Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals. Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes
Other duties as assigned

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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

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