Field Operation, PM III

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for understanding business strategy and priorities and translating business needs and trends to create solutions. The incumbent will own all project outcomes, set bold goals, and drive high quality results, will communicating effectively and with influence, across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities
Coordinates and manage the daily activities of a cross-functional team for successful execution of assigned projects
Develop and manage project governance including steering committee meetings, sponsor meetings, project team meetings, status reports, etc
Estimates Project cost and develop, maintain and publish a Project budget
Establishes baseline time, cost and performance objectives to meet overall program scope
Creates and controls program documentation such as program plans
Ensures program and product requirements are established and controlled consistent with AV's processes. Assesses program risk and opportunities and establishes risk management plans
Makes sound/data-driven decisions to ensure program cost, schedule and performance targets are met
Plans and develop the scope of an individual project or individual projects
Develops and maintains a Project-level implementation schedule and provide a Project-level communications plan
Defines, contracts, and manage external support, as required, managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
10+ years HCM/ERP/IT project management experience with a strong focus on HCM and Financials implementations, as well as other types of IT projects such as infrastructure, cloud, security, etc…
9+ years’ experience as a hands-on Project Manager on implementation projects
7+ years’ experience in Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Experience in using multiple types of PM tools (MS suite, as well as Atlassian suite)

University degree in business, computer science or equivalent
At least two full lifecycle ERP Implementation project as a Project Manager
Experience managing fixed-scope, fixed-price, full lifecycle implementation projects for Public Sector agencies

Education
Bachelor’s degree
Advanced degree is preferred
PMP preferred
CSM preferred

Additional Requirements

Strong ability in meeting deadlines, and budget while maintaining successful team execution
Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills with c-level client staff, technical staff and application users
Proven business knowledge as well as PeopleSoft application specific functional knowledge
Experienced in developing risk management and mitigation plans
Experienced managing projects supporting DoD, DARPA, and other Government agencies desired
Experience taking projects from development into production is preferred

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and able to clearly communicate with a diversified audience
Demonstrates familiarity with technology development processes
Demonstrates skill and competency in making decisions that have an impact on program costs and schedule
Effectively manage multiple efforts simultaneously and give direction to the program team
Works independently with minimal supervision and completes assigned tasks within program schedule and budget
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
Demonstrates effective organizational, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills. Exhibits teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests

Physical Demands
Ability to work in a hybrid environment
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$93,000 - $131,775

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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, 401K 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.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. 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 is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.