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Senior Program Manager / Product Manager – Directed Energy (LOCUST Programs

AV, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Senior Program Manager / Product Manager – Directed Energy (LOCUST Programs) Job Description

The Sr. Program Manager (PM) oversees the execution of complex programs or multiple related programs, including cost, schedule, and scope/technical performance. The Senior PM manages the program life‑cycle, all activities necessary to meet program development requirements and business objectives, and acts as mentor to other Program Managers. Acting as the central focal point and authority for their program execution, the Senior PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.

Worker Type

Regular

Position Responsibilities

Working with Product Line Managers (PLMs), provide PM leadership in the development of program planning, top‑down requirements definition, and cost/schedule/scope estimating for complex programs

Working with Functional Leads, provide PM leadership for bottom‑up cost/schedule/scope estimation, resource planning and IMS development for complex programs

Ensure customer alignment and manage internal and external overall customer satisfaction

Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria

Identify, analyze, and manage all program‑level risk

Monitors data across multiple programs establishing correlation. Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations

Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities

Manages Programs using integrated, resource‑loaded master schedule. Managers resources and priorities based on risk and program critical path

Lead 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

Leads and supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements

Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact

Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities

Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals

Ensure program execution adheres to Company policies and processes

Leads Project Manager to produce relevant Program reports

Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 12 – 15 years of experience in Program Management

Experience leading teams on advanced technical development programs and/or technical systems‑of‑systems development programs

Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs

Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans

Strong knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes

Must be experienced interfacing with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers

Knowledge of use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries

Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

Some travel required (up to 20%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Technical Masters degree preferred

PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred

Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired

Experience with Earned Value Management strongly desired

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$139,371 – $197,400

ITAR Requirement

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"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine‑launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand‑launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real‑time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and 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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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