Project Manager I

Worker Type

Job Description
 

Summary
The Project Manager I serves as the interface between the Program Manager, Engineering Leads, and/or Engineering discipline/department managers to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix to support program activities. One leads multi-disciplined technical projects and manage daily activities of cross-functional teams toward the successful execution of assigned projects. One effectively articulates concepts and ideas from technical staff to program staff and possesses good interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with others across disciplines.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate waste in program management processes by using lean/six sigma principles.
• Document, implement and audit standardized Program Management processes, templates and best practices.
• Establish and maintain a standard data management structure in SharePoint for all non-technical program documents.
• Develop and administer SharePoint workflows to automate standard processes.
• Document program actions during Program Management Reviews and ensure accountability for action item closure.
• Develop training materials, guides, and reference documentation for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate on-boarding and orientation materials and activities for new program management staff.
• Coordinates and manage the daily activities of a cross-functional team for successful execution of assigned projects
• 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, tollgate authorizations, decision records, etc.
• 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 limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 0 - 2 years' experience with Bachelor's degree; or at least 3 years' experience with a Master's degree
• Experienced in advanced Project Management concepts and interfacing directly with customers
• Experienced managing projects that also use outside resources; i.e. contract manufacturers, design houses, etc.
• Experienced developing and managing projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Experienced in developing risk management and mitigation plans

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience managing projects supporting DoD, DARPA, and other Government agencies desired
• Experience taking projects from development into production is preferred
• Experience using principles from the PMBOK is preferred
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and able to clearly communicate with a diversified audience
• Demonstrates familiarity with engineering development processes and operations qualification processes.
• Demonstrates skill and competency in making decisions that have an impact on program costs and schedule
• Effectively manages multiple efforts simultaneously and give direction to the program team
• 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 an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level
 

The salary range for this role is:

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.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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.

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