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Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

_The Senior Program Manager – Enterprise Application leads the successful delivery of large-scale, enterprise-level technology initiatives, including major system implementations, enterprise application enhancements, and digital modernization/transformation efforts. This role oversees the full program lifecycle from strategic planning through execution and operational handoff, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget, schedule, and quality standards. Acting as the central point of accountability, the Senior PM partners with executives, technology leaders, and business stakeholders to drive transformation, optimize processes, and deliver measurable business value. A critical part of the role is leading Organizational Change Management (OCM) activities to ensure solutions are not only delivered but effectively adopted across the organization._

Position Responsibilities

+ Program Leadership & Strategy – Develop and execute program strategies for complex enterprise technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, digital transformation roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations.

+ Planning & Execution – Oversee the creation and management of integrated, resource-loaded master schedules, budgets, and risk management plans; adjust priorities based on evolving business needs and program critical path.

+ Stakeholder Engagement – Serve as the single point of contact for program execution, facilitating communication between business units, IT, vendors, and executive leadership. Ensure high customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

+ Organizational Change Management (OCM) – Lead change management strategy and execution, including stakeholder analysis, communications planning, training strategy, readiness assessments, and adoption metrics. Partner with business leaders to ensure cultural, process, and behavioral changes are embedded for long-term success.

+ Change & Risk Management – Lead enterprise change management efforts, identifying risks, dependencies, and impacts to business operations. Develop and execute mitigation plans to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.

+ Governance & Reporting – Establish and manage program controls, success criteria, and KPIs. Provide regular program status updates and executive-level briefings on progress, risks, and financial performance.

+ Cross-Functional Leadership – Partner with product owners, solution architects, functional leads, and operations to ensure successful system design, development, testing, deployment, and adoption.

+ Business Development & Continuous Improvement – Support opportunity analysis, vendor selection, and proposal development for new initiatives. Drive continuous improvement by leveraging lessons learned and industry best practices.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

+ 12–15 years of experience managing large-scale programs, with a proven track record in digital transformation, enterprise application implementations, and/or major system upgrades

+ Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar programs with complex technical and business change adoption components

+ Deep understanding of project management methodologies, organizational change management principles, systems development lifecycle (SDLC, Agile, and hybrid approaches), and developing risk management & mitigation plans

+ Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence without direct authority

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, etc.).

+ Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills

+ Some travel required (~20%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

+ Master’s degree in Business, Technology Management, or related field

+ PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification

+ Experience in cloud migrations, ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle), or enterprise system integrations

+ Strong knowledge of digital adoption strategies, user training, and post-implementation support models

+ 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

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 (Constant).

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

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

$153,308 - $217,140

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:

_T_ _his 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._

ITAR

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.

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