Program Manager, Sr.

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Job Description

 

Summary

The Senior Program Manager (PM) oversees the execution of complex programs or multiple related programs for AeroVironment’s line of Group 3 UAS and related flight services. The role is accountable for cost, schedule, scope, and 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Working with Product Line Managers (PLMs), the role provides leadership in the development of program planning, top-down requirements definition, and cost/schedule/scope estimating for complex programs
• Working with Functional Leads, the role provides leadership for bottom-up cost/schedule/scope estimation, resource planning and IMS development for complex programs
• Ensures 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
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel
• 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
• 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 years of experience in Program Management or related fields.
• Experience leading teams on advanced technical development programs and/or technical systems-of-systems development programs
• Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs
• Experience managing firm fixed price, T&M, and/or CPFF programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and processes
• Must be able to interface effectively 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)
• A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team
• Other competencies: Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
• Some domestic and international travel required (up to 30%)
• Must be able to commute to customer location (Patuxent River, MD) at least once per week.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
• Experience with Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems is strongly desired
• Experience with flight services and/or contractor-owned, contracted-operated (COCO) programs
• Experience working with US Government customers and programs is desired
• Experience managing International (ex-US) programs is