# Director, Business Operations

Hiring organization: [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/426d3517-9c35-4d1d-8f1c-d3c1d07a55d8

Listed on AeroVironment's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Salary: 148000 – 237000 USD per year

## Summary

This director-level role manages operations and financial strategy for a defense technology business unit, partnering with senior leadership to drive portfolio performance, cross-functional execution, and growth. It suits experienced operations and business leaders with a strong background in P&L management, defense or aerospace preferred, who can influence executives and manage complex, multi-program portfolios.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

Financial Planning, P&L Management, Program Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, or related field
- Minimum 15 years relevant experience
- Minimum 7 years in a leadership role
- P&L-driven business experience
- Long-range planning and annual operating plan experience
- Ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a deputy
- Experience with executive-level customer engagement
- Complex cross-functional initiative leadership

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree (MBA or MS)
- M&A activity support experience

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/1300-Eubank-Boulevard-Southeast-Albuquerque-NM/Director--Business-Operations_7227-1