Program Manager II – Sustaining

AeroVironment•Petaluma, CA

2d•$64,500 - $98,250

About The Position

The Program Manager II is responsible for executing company programs, including their cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role oversees program lifecycles and manages the activities needed to achieve business goals and objectives. As the central focal point and authority for one or more programs, the Program Manager serves as a single point of contact for program activities for internal and external customers. The position manages customer alignment and satisfaction, program controls and success criteria, program-level risks, priorities, stakeholder communications, and project-team dependencies. It leads program meetings and reviews with customers and executive staff, and develops and maintains plans covering budgets, estimates at completion, resource allocation, and communications. The Program Manager supports product requirements, advises on impacts of potential scope changes, and supports business development, opportunity capture, and preparation of cost and technical proposals while ensuring compliance with company policies and processes. The role requires working effectively across internal teams and with government and commercial customers in a highly technical environment. Some travel is required, up to 20%. The position is subject to ITAR and/or EAR requirements, and applicants must meet applicable U.S.-person or export-license requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or an Engineering-related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in Program Management.
Proven track record of running multiple successful projects.
Experience managing firm fixed-price programs and developing risk-management and mitigation plans.
Experience in a highly technical environment.
Deep knowledge of project-management methods, tools, and processes.
Ability to interface effectively with internal teams and government and commercial customers.
Basic familiarity with the use and application of export licenses for exporting military products to foreign countries.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate a vision or mission to a team.
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Strong work ethic, honesty, trustworthiness, and high integrity.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Commitment to learning from mistakes and improving individual, team, and company performance.
Ability to work in an office environment.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods and to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Must meet applicable ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. person or be eligible for and approved for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

PMI or equivalent certification.
Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Experience managing international (ex-U.S.) programs.
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage programs throughout their lifecycles.
Ensure customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction.
Define, implement, and manage program controls and success criteria.
Identify, analyze, and manage program-level risks.
Coordinate and align project teams and their interdependencies.
Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities.
Align stakeholders and inform them of program status and health.
Lead program meetings and reviews with customers and executive staff.
Develop and maintain program plans, including budgets, estimates at completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications.
Support the creation and maintenance of product requirements.
Manage potential program scope changes and advise leadership and customers of potential impacts.
Support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities.
Assist with or coordinate the preparation of cost and technical proposals.
Ensure adherence to company policies and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.