Program Manager

Position: Program Manager I
## Program Manager IApplylocations:
Simi Valley, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
7645
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** 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
** Position Responsibilities
*** 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 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’s 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)
* Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals
* Ensure adherence to Company policies and processes
* ** Other duties as assigned
**** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
*** 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
** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
*** 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
* A 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 (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) 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
* Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
** Physical Demands
*** 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)
** Clearance Level
** No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$56,500 - $80,325

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
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