$80,500 – $123,000
Listed on AeroVironment’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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