
Program Manager II
AeroVironment
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $93,371 - $132,300 per year
About the role
- Management of the program throughout the program's life-cycle
- Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
- Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
- Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk
- Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies
- Establishes, communicates, and manages program priorities
- Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status and health
- Leads 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
- Support the creation and maintenance of product requirements
- Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
- Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
- Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals.
- Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in Program Management
- Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
- Managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
- Experience in a highly technical environment
- Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
- Basic familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)
- Some travel required (up to 20%)
- PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
- Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is preferred
- Managing of International (ex-US) programs is desired
- Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
Benefits
- medical
- dental vision
- 401K with company matching
- 9/80 work schedule
- paid holiday shutdown
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Program ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementResource AllocationProject Management MethodsTechnical ProposalsExport LicensesUnmanned Aircraft SystemsInternational Program ManagementCost Management
Soft Skills
Customer AlignmentStakeholder CommunicationTeam CoordinationLeadershipCustomer Satisfaction ManagementMeeting FacilitationChange ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Certifications
PMI CertificationActive Secret Security ClearanceActive Top Secret Security Clearance