Program Manager (PM) II – UGV

AeroVironment • Erie, PA

71d • $93,371 - $132,300

About The Position

The Program Manager (PM) II – UGV 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

• Bachelor’s degree in business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing programs.
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects.
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical and commercial teams.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in a highly technical environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project).
• Some travel required (up to 25%).

Nice To Haves

• Performs well in a rapidly growing organization with rapidly changing requirements and sales targets.
• Highly self-motivated with strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances.
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees.
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision.
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change.
• The ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Validate incoming sales orders and delivery schedules.
• Ensure technical compliance of all offerings.
• Coordinate and monitor the fulfillment process, ensuring smooth handoff from BD.
• Track and report order status to customers.
• Demonstrate capabilities of the product and technology to customers at a high level of proficiency.
• Lead post-booking customer program execution.
• Schedule and oversee contractually required services.
• Create and track program budgets, including revenue forecasting where applicable.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all post-sales customer inquiries.
• Collaborate with Customer Service for warranty and quality-related support.
• Ensure issues are documented and tracked to resolution.
• Partner with Operations and Finance to ensure smooth revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Collaborate with BD on minor upselling or follow-up, but not sales ownership.
• Coordinate internally on document distribution, export compliance, and logistics.
• Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 25%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree