Program Manager III

AeroVironment • Centreville, VA

7d

About The Position

The Program Manager (PM) III 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

Requirements

• Minimum 8 – 12 years of experience in Program Management or relevant industry trade
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects, programs, and/or operations
• Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Experienced in a highly technical environment
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project)
• Experience overseeing Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs/operations required
• Experience managing International (ex-US) programs required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance required
• Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
• Interfaces effectively with internal teams as well as government, international partners, and commercial customers
• Works well independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
• Is a strong communicator who effectively articulates vision/mission to team
• Demonstrates familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
• 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
• 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
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Experience in product test and evaluation. Capable of developing extensive test reports with recommended way forward for product improvement.
• Willingness to run multiple test & evaluation efforts in parallel, to include managing test range coordination, activity approvals with local/federal authorities as needed, as well as equipment logistics.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), per ITAR definition
• Some travel required (up to 20%)

Nice To Haves

• PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
• Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Management of the program throughout the program’s life-cycle.
• Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria.
• Identifies, analyzes, and manages 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
• Develops and maintains program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively supports the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes
• Able to work across projects to gain maximum efficiencies on complex customer requirements
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees