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Program Manager III

Job in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22020, USA
Listing for: AeroVironment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
  • Business
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Worker Type
:
Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Program Manager (PM) III 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.

Duties
  • 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. Identifies, analyzes, and manages 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
  • Develops and maintains program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
  • Supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
  • Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
  • Actively supports 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
  • Able to work across projects to gain maximum efficiencies on complex customer requirements
  • Other duties as assigned
Experience
  • Minimum 8 – 12 years of experience in Program Management or relevant industry trade
  • Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects, programs, and/or operations
  • Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
  • Experienced in a highly technical environment
  • Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project)
  • Experience overseeing Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs/operations required
  • Experience managing International (ex-US) programs required
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
Additional Requirements
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance required
  • 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
  • Interfaces effectively with internal teams as well as government, international partners, and commercial customers
  • Works well independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
  • Is a strong communicator who effectively articulates vision/mission to team
  • Demonstrates familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
  • 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
  • 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
  • Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
  • Experience in product test and evaluation. Capable of developing extensive test reports with recommended way forward for product improvement. Willingness to run multiple test & evaluation efforts in parallel, to include managing test range coordination, activity approvals with local/federal authorities as needed, as well as equipment logistics.
Physical Demands
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