Program Manager Intern

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment. This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above. Our program has been recognized by Yello and WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for multiple years. Depending on the team and location, students who are willing to relocate for their internship may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend. AV offers internship opportunities across various teams and locations throughout the United States. Specific team, location, and program details will be discussed during the interview process. The Program Management Office (PMO) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to contribute to the success of our program management initiatives. This role focuses on supporting the Switchblade product line program management team with process improvement designed to increase operating margin, data management to improve continuity across programs, program controls to increase program management accountability, risk management to address program profitability, and training support to improve business outcomes. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. In this role the intern will gain hands-on exposure to how to run a program management office, the business productivity tools, and learning how to communicate and accomplish tasks through a cross-functional team.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program. Concentration in business, operations, supply chain, economics, marketing, or similar degree program.
0-1 year of working experience preferred.
Strong interest in program management, process improvement, and operations.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical, time management and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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.
Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Preference for students at the junior level or above.
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate waste in program management processes by using lean/six sigma principles.
Document and implement standardized PMO processes and best practices.
Create and maintain process documentation, standardized templates, work instructions and training documentation to support consistent program execution.
Maintain a standard data management structure in SharePoint for all non-technical program documents.
Support the corporate development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track program performance metrics.
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility across program management tools.
Document program actions during Program Management Reviews and ensure accountability for action item closure.
Work with program teams to ensure adherence to program management processes.
Maintain risk registers and ensure timely risk response implementation.
Monitor and report on risk status and escalate issues as appropriate.
Support the implementation and rollout of continuous improvement training.
Coordinate training events to ensure smooth execution.
Coordinate onboarding and orientation materials and activities for new PMO staff.
Other duties as assigned