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Overview

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The Operations Program Manager II serves as the primary point of contact between the program/Program Manager, Quality, Engineering and all Operations functions including Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, and the production factories (Composites, Avionics/Engines, Final). The OPM acts as the central focal point and authority for the execution of Operations activities (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Supports) for one or more Programs. The OPM provides a single point of contact for Operations activities to internal customers.

Position 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 technical, quality and schedule Risks & Opportunities
• Coordinates and aligns 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.
• Coordination of flight acceptance testing (test, transport, after-actions)
• Participate in Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions
• 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
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Minimum 2 – 5 years of experience in Operations &/or Project Management
• Demonstrated, collaborative problem-solving skill set.
• Experience in a technical environment
• Knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and processes.
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams.
• Basic familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries

Other Qualifications & 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)

Salary

The Salary Range For This Role Is $78,986 - $112,035

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. 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: We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

What We Do

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 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.