# Sr. Program Manager, Space Technologies

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fb788705-e0ea-4f52-ac3e-cf1ea04f9d19

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Salary: 80500 – 123000 USD per year

## Summary

A senior program manager role overseeing the design and delivery of space-qualified hardware for laser communications programs, leading cross-functional teams through complex multi-million-dollar projects from concept through completion. This suits experienced program managers in aerospace or defense who excel at stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and coordinating large engineering teams in regulated environments.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

GitLab, Jira, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- 8-12 years managing large-scale programs
- Experience leading complex multi-million-dollar programs
- Knowledge of project lifecycle from requirements through completion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Stakeholder engagement and influence without direct authority
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- ITAR compliance eligibility as a U.S. person

## Nice to have

- Knowledge of Jira, GitLab, or similar program management tools
- Experience with organizational change management
- Experience developing schedule metrics and risk management plans

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Albuquerque-NM/Sr-Program-Manager--Space-Technologies_8080