Operations Project Manager

Summary

The Operations Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact between the program/Program Manager and all Operations functions including Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, and the production factories (Composites, Avionics/Engines, Final).

Responsibilities

• Management of the Operations portion of the program throughout the program's life cycle
• Working with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager, ensures alignment and understanding of requirements
• Development, implementation, and management of controls and success criteria to provide and status a performance measurement baseline
• Identify, analyze, and report on Operations Risks & Opportunities
• Covers coordination and alignment of project teams and their inter-dependencies
• In conjunction with Planning and the Factory Managers, establishes, communicates, and reports factory priorities
• Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status hardware (delivery) status
• Participate in Corrective Action
• Leads program meetings and program reviews with the operations and general management
• Working with Supply Chain, ensures the proper flow down of technical and schedule requirements to critical subcontract and purchased part suppliers
• Understanding and maintenance of product requirements
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Affords assistance and/or coordination in the preparation of cost proposals
• Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in Operations &/or Project Management
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
• Demonstrated, collaborative problem-solving skill set
• 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

Desired Competencies

• A working knowledge of Oracle is desirable
• Experience and background with DoD contracts preferred
• Familiarity with AS-9100 Quality standards is desirable
• Good organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary Range

$111,000 - $169,250

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.

About 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.