Senior Program Manager

Role Overview

• The Senior Program Manager (PM) oversees the execution of complex programs or multiple related programs for AeroVironment’s line of Group 3 UAS and related flight services.
• The role is accountable for cost, schedule, scope, and technical performance.
• The Senior PM manages the program life-cycle, all activities necessary to meet program development requirements and business objectives, and acts as mentor to other Program Managers.
• Acting as the central focal point and authority for their program execution, the Senior PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.
• Working with Product Line Managers (PLMs), the role provides leadership in the development of program planning, top-down requirements definition, and cost/schedule/scope estimating for complex programs
• Working with Functional Leads, the role provides leadership for bottom-up cost/schedule/scope estimation, resource planning and IMS development for complex programs
• Ensures customer alignment and manage internal and external overall customer satisfaction
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk
• Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
• Manages Programs using integrated, resource-loaded master schedule.
• Managers resources and priorities based on risk and program critical path
• Lead program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Leads and supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensure program execution adheres to Company policies and processes
• Leads Project Manager to produce relevant Program reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Program Management or related fields.
• Experience leading teams on advanced technical development programs and/or technical systems-of-systems development programs
• Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs
• Experience managing firm fixed price, T&M, and/or CPFF programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and processes
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers
• Knowledge of use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K with company matching
• a 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown