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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
AlbuquerqueNew MexicoUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Sep 13, 2026
Salary
$101,000–$154,000 a year
Full-time

Sr. Program Manager - Space Technologies

Job description

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the management of control accounts spanning project development, scope, schedule, and budget. This role demands an in-depth understanding of program management and earned value management (EVM) methodologies, as well as leadership and cross-functional collaboration across diverse project teams. On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to perform the following:

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Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years' program management experience, with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management (control accounts or similar)
  • Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts
  • Experience in multidisciplinary environments and the ability to lead initiatives to completion
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills (requirements, reports, etc.)
  • Proficiency in building and maintaining collaborative relationships to resolve complex issues

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