Director, Enterprise Execution – Strategic Initiatives

AeroVironment

Enterprise execution director leading cross-functional strategic initiatives for AeroVironment, an autonomous defense technology company. Driving governance, executive alignment, and measurable enterprise outcomes.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeArlington • Alabama, California, Florida, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,500 - $272,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, cross-functional enterprise initiatives with a focus on strategic execution, governance, and measurable outcomes. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and developing scalable operating models across various business functions.

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Program GovernanceIntegrated PlanningExecutive ReportingRisk ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic Initiative LeadershipOperational ImprovementTechnology ModernizationDecision TrackingDependency ManagementGovernance Structure DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipMetrics and Success Criteria EstablishmentStakeholder EngagementMatrixed Environment Navigation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationFacilitation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsJudgmentMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsAgile Delivery FrameworksChange Management ToolsProcess Improvement Methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationChange Management CertificationAgile Delivery Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise TransformationRegulated EnvironmentsGovernmentAerospace and DefenseHealthcareProfessional ServicesCybersecurityFinanceSupply ChainShared Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional enterprise initiatives involving multiple organizations, business functions, technologies, processes, and executive stakeholders
Shape emerging enterprise priorities into executable initiatives
Translate strategic and executive objectives into integrated plans, milestones, decision points, ownership structures, and measurable success criteria
Maintain accountability for the integrated health and progress of assigned initiatives
Establish and manage initiative governance, operating cadence, schedules, workstreams, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and escalation paths
Create enterprise-level visibility into progress, tradeoffs, resource constraints, dependencies, risks, and decisions requiring leadership action
Provide executive decision support through reporting, synthesis, options and tradeoffs, and recommendations
Establish and track measures of success across strategic, operational, financial, technology, compliance, adoption, and other business outcomes
Incorporate organizational change, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption, and transition-to-operations considerations
Partner with functional, technical, and project/program management organizations
Identify and resolve cross-functional barriers and ensure timely escalation and follow-through
Develop and apply scalable enterprise execution practices, tools, and operating models
Lead, mentor, coordinate, or manage a small team of program/project management professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressively responsible experience leading complex programs, strategic initiatives, operations, technology-enabled transformation, or other cross-functional business efforts
Experience leading initiatives spanning multiple functions, organizations, or stakeholder groups
Experience working with senior leaders, business owners, technical teams, and operational organizations
Ability to translate strategic, operational, regulatory, or executive objectives into structured plans, governance, measurable outcomes, and coordinated execution
Experience with program governance, integrated planning, executive reporting, risk and issue management, dependency management, decision tracking, and escalation
Experience leading through influence in matrixed environments
Strong executive communication, facilitation, and decision-support skills
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including managing, mentoring, coordinating, or directing professionals
Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
Experience leading enterprise transformation, strategic execution, operational improvement, technology modernization, compliance, or other high-visibility cross-functional initiatives
Experience developing or maturing governance structures, operating models, management processes, or organizational capabilities
Experience across enterprise functions such as operations, engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, finance, supply chain, compliance, business development, or shared services
Experience in regulated, government, aerospace and defense, technology, healthcare, or professional services environments
U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR or eligibility for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements
Formal training or certification in project/program management, change management, process improvement, agile delivery, or related disciplines is beneficial but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown