Operations Project Manager

Job description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

**Summary**

The Operations Project Manager plays a significant role in ensuring that projects within the LMS Operations organization are executed efficiently, meeting the set timelines and budget constraints while aligning with the company’s strategic goals.

This position involves coordinating with various departments, overseeing the project lifecycle from initiation through to completion, and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.

By maintaining a clear line of communication between project teams and stakeholders, the Operations Project Manager ensures that expectations are managed and that any potential issues are addressed proactively.

Their expertise not only supports the smooth execution of projects but also contributes to the continuous improvement of processes, enhancing the organization’s operational efficiency.

**Position Responsibilities**

+ Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resources, to ensure operational efficiency and project success.
+ Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure all project components are executed according to plan, including procurement, manufacturing, and quality control.
+ Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure necessary goods and services within budgetary constraints.
+ Analyze operational processes and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
+ Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including regular status reports and project reviews, to ensure alignment and address any concerns.
+ Implement risk management strategies to identify potential project obstacles and develop contingency plans.
+ Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, document lessons learned, and integrate findings into future project planning processes.
+ **Other duties as assigned**

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)**

+ Bachelor degree is required or 10 + years equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
+ Aerospace and/or Defense experience preferred
+ Proficient in using manufacturing software systems and tools, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and data analytics platforms.
+ Project Management proficiency and related experience
+ Knowledge of manufacturing principles, processes, and technologies
+ Strong understanding of quality management systems and best practices, such as ISO 9001.
+ Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
+ Excellent organizational and managerial skills
+ Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others
+ Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals

**Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies**

+ Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Manufacturing Professional (CMP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), are a plus.
+ Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
+ Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
+ Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

**Physical Demands**

+ Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
+ Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

**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._**
+ Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

The salary range for this role is:

$118,107 - $167,475

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**

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

**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.**

**Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)**

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