Sr. Program Manager - Space Technologies

Senior Program Manager – Satellite Electronics Programs

AV is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead satellite electronics programs within the Space Technologies Business Unit. This full‑time, on‑site position is located in Albuquerque, NM.

• Worker Type:
Regular

• Clearance Level: No Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required for ITAR)

• Salary Range: $101,000 – $143,325

• Lead development of the top-level plans for a program, coordinating with group leads to develop execution plans.
• Participate in proposal development in support of additional work scope and manage pre‑award performance to budget.
• Establish, monitor and integrate change management processes and decisions.
• Facilitate negotiations involving major project parameters such as deliverable definition and performance objectives (cost, schedule, quality).
• Develop project plans using MS Project and define deliverables that meet identified requirements and customer expectations.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Manage assigned resources, including people, facilities, budgets, and schedules to meet performance requirements and commitments.
• Report project status and performance metrics to program leadership team and customer.
• Ensure project team members’ responsibilities, accountability and authority are clearly documented and understood.
• Ensure assigned individuals are executing tasks and provide appropriate tracking and reporting per plan.
• Perform project management activities in accordance with accepted project management standards (PMI, PMBOK, ANSI, ISO).
• Implement customer and program communication and contact plans. Facilitate resolution of program issues.
• Work with team to refine specifications and lead programs from development into final product.

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience within aerospace or a technical field as a project or program manager.
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with industry standards.
• Knowledge of the project lifecycle from requirements definition through to completion.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

• Ability to lead and direct activities and resources within and across the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to listen, assimilate, evaluate, and summarize.
• Strong initiative in defining, proposing, implementing, and communicating schedule metrics that support decision‑making.

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For details, visit

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair 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.

U.S. Citizenship required.