Program Manager

Job Summary

The Program Manager I (PM) is accountable for the support of the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM understands the program life‑cycle and supports all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Working with a lead PM, the PM I acts as a focal point and authority for one or more programs’ execution, and provides a single point of contact for program activities to internal customers.

• Supports the management of the program throughout the program’s life‑cycle
• Ensure alignment with internal customers
• Implementation and management of lead PM’s program controls and success criteria; support the identification, analysis, and management of all program‑level risk
• Coordinate and align project teams and their inter‑dependencies
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
• Align and inform stakeholders of program status and health
• Lead program meetings and program reviews for internal customers and teams
• Support the development, maintenance and reporting of program statistics
• Analyze potential changes in program scope and characterize potential impact(s)
• Assist and/or coordinate the preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensure adherence to company policies and processes
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field
• 2–5 years of experience in Program Management or related field
• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a plus
• Experience with International (ex‑US) programs is desired
• Experience in a highly technical environment

• PMI (or equivalent) certification (CAPM or higher) is a plus
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
• Knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams
• Ability to work independently and interface with cross‑functional disciplines
• Strong communicator able to articulate goals to team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)
• Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results
• Committed to AV Values and emulates these values in all actions
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability
• Leadership skills
• Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent); talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

No Clearance

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license. U.S. Citizenship is required.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

The salary range for this role is: $56,500 - $80,325.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.