Director, Program Management

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Job Description

 

Summary

The Director, Program Management will oversee the Program/Project Managers responsible for scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of organizational programs within the Novel Systems area of the MacCready Works segment at AeroVironment. This role will provide leadership direction with proposal development, contract negotiation and contract compliance. They will also provide leadership direction on proposal preparation which may include assisting with plans, specifications and financial terms of various government and/or commercial contracts., as well as assist with business development initiatives. The Director, Program Management ensures master plans and schedules are followed, developing solutions to program challenges, and directing others for successful completion of project on time and on budget, as well as directs people who lead cross-functional program/project teams that are focused on the design and delivery of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).

Position Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes long-term master plans and schedules in the support of UAS design and development

• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Program Management Office. Accountable for departmental objectives and deliverables

• Typically will lead a team size of 5 to 8 Program/Project Managers

• Develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables.

• Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles

• Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with both internal and external customers and field-based employees on technical matters, as needed.

• Assigns and monitors work of project/program management staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and technical support and direction.

• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications

• Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.

• Supports the assessment of project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.

• Support the development and implementation of policies, standards, or procedures for Program Management, engineering and technical work

• Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates

• Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of engineering project staff

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of directly related program management experience

• Minimum of 5 – 7 years' People management of Project and Program Managers

• Experience leading a major function or product area

• Controls planning, staffing, budgeting, managing multiple priorities and recommending and implementing change

• Requires regular interactions with peers/leaders and managers across functions to identify and resolve issues

• Leverages talent across the organization and across functions to achieve predictable Program/Project results.

• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in development of technical plans, schematics, drawings, and models.

• Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• Utilizes leadership and negotiation skills to influence outcomes both within and outside of department area.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

• Possession of or ability to obtain government secret clearance.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred

• Clarifies the functional or product strategy and long-term goals for others; implements strategy with some autonomy

• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explores multiple potential paths, and adapts decision-making style based on the situational circumstances

• Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to empl