Program Manager III

AeroVironment•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Program Manager III is responsible for executing company programs, including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role oversees program life cycles and manages activities needed to meet business goals and objectives. Serving as the central focal point and authority for one or more programs, the Program Manager provides a single point of contact for program activities to internal and external customers. The position manages program execution, customer alignment and satisfaction, program controls and success criteria, program-level risks, project-team coordination, priorities, stakeholder communications, program reviews, and program plans. Plans include budgets, Estimates at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications. The role also supports product requirements, manages potential scope changes, supports business development and proposal preparation, and ensures adherence to company policies and processes. The role requires U.S. citizenship and access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information. Some travel is required, up to 20%. The stated salary range is $80,500–$123,000. AV describes itself as a U.S. autonomous systems company developing technologies across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or an Engineering-related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
8–12 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Project.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to travel as needed, up to 20%.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking ability, leadership skills, and a strong work ethic, with honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
Ability to interface effectively with internal teams and government and commercial customers.
Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines.
Ability to communicate a vision and mission effectively to a team.
Familiarity with the use and application of export licenses for exporting military products to foreign countries.
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.
Willingness to take ownership and responsibility for current and past work products, learn from mistakes, and improve performance.
Focus on teamwork and the success of the team.

Nice To Haves

PMI or equivalent certification is preferred.
Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is desired.
Experience managing international (ex-U.S.) programs is desired.
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance is strongly desired; the posting also notes that a clearance or the ability to obtain one is desired.

Responsibilities

Manage programs throughout their life cycle.
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 and inform stakeholders about program status and health.
Lead program meetings and program 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 changes in program scope and advise leadership and customers of potential impacts.
Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities.
Assist with or coordinate preparation of cost and technical proposals.
Ensure adherence to company policies and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.