Project Manager II

AeroVironment • Simi Valley, CA

4d • $69,259 - $98,175

About The Position

The Project Manager II serves as the interface between the Program Manager, Engineering Leads, and/or Engineering discipline/department managers to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix to support program activities. One leads multi-disciplined technical projects and manage daily activities of cross-functional teams toward the successful execution of assigned projects. One effectively articulates concepts and ideas from technical staff to program staff and possesses good interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with others across disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 2 - 5 years' experience with Bachelor's degree; or at least 3 years' experience with a Master's degree
• Experienced in advanced Project Management concepts and interfacing directly with customers
• Experienced managing projects that also use outside resources; i.e. contract manufacturers, design houses, etc.
• Experienced developing and managing projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Experienced in developing risk management and mitigation plans

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Experience managing projects supporting DoD, DARPA, and other Government agencies desired
• Experience taking projects from development into production is preferred
• Experience using principles from the PMBOK is preferred
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and able to clearly communicate with a diversified audience
• Demonstrates familiarity with engineering development processes and operations qualification processes
• Demonstrates skill and competency in making decisions that have an impact on program costs and schedule
• Effectively manages multiple efforts simultaneously and give direction to the program team
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments
• 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
• Demonstrates effective organizational, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manage the daily activities of a cross-functional team for successful execution of assigned projects
• Estimates Project cost and develop, maintain and publish a Project budget
• Establishes baseline time, cost and performance objectives to meet overall program scope
• Creates and controls program documentation such as program plans, tollgate authorizations, decision records, etc.
• Ensures program and product requirements are established and controlled consistent with AV's processes.
• Assesses program risk and opportunities and establishes risk management plans
• Makes sound/data-driven decisions to ensure program cost, schedule and performance targets are met
• Plans and develop the scope of an individual project or individual projects
• Develops and maintains a Project-level implementation schedule and provide a Project-level communications plan
• Defines, contracts, and manage external support, as required, managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• 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.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits

What This Job Offers

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