Sr. Program Manager

$153,308 - $217,140/Yr

Aerovironment - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Senior

Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Program Manager at AeroVironment is responsible for overseeing the execution of multiple company programs, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. This role involves managing the entire program life-cycle, acting as a mentor to other Program Managers, and serving as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. The Senior PM is tasked with developing program plans, managing risks, and ensuring customer satisfaction while leading program meetings and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead in the development of program planning and estimating for complex Programs.
• Manage all aspects of planning multiple Program plans.
• Ensure customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction.
• Define, implement, and manage program controls and success criteria.
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk.
• Monitor data across multiple programs and publish data to support improvements in product development and customer relations.
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities.
• Create, manage, or lead in the creation and management of multiple project schedules.
• 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.
• Lead and support 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 and ensure adherence to Company policies and processes.
• Lead other PMs and functional leads to produce relevant Program reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 12 - 15 years of experience in Program Management.
• 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.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers.
• Knowledge of use and application of export licenses for military products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; strong work ethic; honesty, trustworthiness, and high integrity; well versed in agile SW methodology.

Nice-to-haves

• PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired.
• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems preferred.
• Understanding of how US Government Program Executive Offices (PEOs) operate is preferred.
• Managing of International (ex-US) programs preferred.
• Experience in a highly technical environment preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown