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AeroVironment
AeroVironment
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingLogisticsManufacturing
AeroVironment develops and manufactures uncrewed systems and autonomous technologies for defense and government customers. Founded in 1971, the company builds solutions including drones, loitering munition systems, and uncrewed ground vehicles, combining engineering and manufacturing expertise to support complex operational needs in the field.
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Vice President, Medium UAS Product Line General Manager

Lead AeroVironment’s medium unmanned aircraft systems product line, including P&L, pricing, investment, and growth strategy. Direct product strategy, operating plans, customer satisfaction, and defense-market development.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$245,500 – $393,000 / year
On-siteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredVice President

Description

  • Lead the Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS) product line organization and guide its growth
  • Manage product line orders, pricing, investment allocation, customer satisfaction, and profit and loss
  • Present financial, customer, and market drivers during business reviews
  • Develop the annual operating plan and five-year product line plan
  • Partner with leaders on synergies and strategy while supporting company-level strategy development
  • Demonstrate AeroVironment values and leadership competencies
  • Prioritize projects and manage trade-offs across the technology portfolio
  • Build internal and customer support for the product and technology vision
  • Direct budgets for product line R&D, sustaining activities, and other investments
  • Own pricing decisions and assess current and future business opportunities
  • Approve bid/no-bid decisions and pricing gate reviews for new business opportunities
  • Evaluate product and project risks and provide input on mitigation and contingency plans
  • Define, monitor, and analyze product line performance metrics while addressing issues and opportunities
  • Adaptively manage changing priorities, demands, and timelines
  • Identify and resolve organizational and customer conflicts
  • Enhance applicable development processes and ensure compliance
  • Lead a core team of direct reports and coordinate resources across AeroVironment functions
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience, including extensive direct knowledge of the military UAS market
  • Understanding of emerging commercial sectors, particularly infrastructure inspection, security, agriculture, and related enterprise B2B markets
  • Working knowledge of UAS airworthiness certification with the FAA and other global authorities for military and civil applications
  • Experience in product road mapping, R&D, and product sustainment
  • Background in business development and sales for defense products and customers
  • Experience managing a department or project budget
  • Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and ability to drive results independently
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
  • Working knowledge of AeroVironment systems and products, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with office, productivity, and other software tools
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, strategic, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to assess complex problems and use judgment to determine appropriate action
  • Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower people to achieve organizational goals
  • Ability to champion change and encourage rapid adaptation
  • Ability to build and maintain trusted professional relationships
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a government security clearance
  • Secret clearance
  • Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Paid holiday shutdown

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