Program Controls Manager

Job description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

**Summary**

The Manager, Program Controls position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of program controls to ensure effective execution of projects while adhering to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of program management methodologies and tools, coupled with excellent leadership capabilities.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with project teams, stakeholders, and executive management to establish and maintain comprehensive program control systems that enhance visibility and accountability.

You will be tasked with evaluating and mitigating risks, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.

Furthermore, you will lead the facilitation of performance reviews and deliverables, utilizing data-driven insights to continuously improve processes and drive successful project outcomes.

**Position Responsibilities**

+ Effective leadership, proven expertise to execute program scopes of work that deliver meaningful results on time and within budget.
+ Demonstrated ability to understand and identify key business issues and from multi-disciplinary perspectives.
+ Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative analyses.
+ Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with internal customers and external stakeholders.
+ Demonstrated ability to gather data, compile information, keep accurate records and prepare reports.
+ Excellent analytical, planning, organizational and presentation skills.
+ Excellent computer skills including process/quality improvement tools, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
+ Strong business management and problem-solving skills.
+ Be an approachable team player, with exceptional organizational skills
+ Be able to keep complex projects on schedule and within budget, take initiative, trouble-shoot, and pay close attention to detail
+ Efficient team management skills and ability to resolve conflicting situations.
+ Strong customer service orientation with the ability to work with diverse populations.
+ Other duties as assigned

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

+ Bachelor’s degree is required (Finance or Business/preferred discipline) or in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
+ Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
+ Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.

**Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies**

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively
+ Experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
+ Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
+ Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
+ Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
+ Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
+ Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
+ Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
+ Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

**Physical Demands**

+ Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc.

Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
+ May require travel to sites/program and special functions.

**Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:**

+ Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
+ May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

**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._**
+ Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.

The salary range for this role is:

$108,275 - $153,615

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. Citizenship required

**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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