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Program Manager II

AeroVironment
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Feb 2026
šŸ’° $132,300/yr($93,371/yr – $132,300/yr)

About the role

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Ā 

Summary

The Program Manager (PM) II is responsible for the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM oversees program life-cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Acting as the central focal point and authority for one or more Programs' execution, the PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers

Position Responsibilities

  • Management of the program throughout the program's life-cycle
  • Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
  • Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
  • Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk
  • Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies
  • Establishes, communicates, and manages program priorities
  • Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status and health
  • Leads 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
  • Support the creation and maintenance of product requirements
  • Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
  • Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
  • Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals. Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes
  • 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 5 - 8 years of experience in Program Management
  • Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
  • Managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
  • Experience in a highly technical environment
  • 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
  • Basic familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)
  • Some travel required (up to 20%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
  • Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is preferred
  • Managing of International (ex-US) programs is desired
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
  • Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
  • A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team
  • 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
  • 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
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • 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

Ā 

No Clearance

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