**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The Sr. Director, Program Management and Transformation will partner with the various business functions across AV in development and execution of organizational optimization initiatives through use of analytics, technology, and optimization opportunities. The role is responsible for development of a pipeline of optimization opportunities with measurable return of investment outcomes. Working with senior executives the pipeline is continually prioritized and executed to completion with the position accountable for managing the effort with internal and external organizations/resources. Three key areas of accountability are: Identification of optimization opportunities, gaining leadership sponsorship and driving adoption through change management practices, and executing transformation initiatives through completion and operationalization. The expectation for this role is to operate both as a strategic business leader and a technologist with a vision of leveraging technology in driving organizational process improvements and optimization. **Position Responsibilities** + Translate leadership strategic objectives and vision into a series of actionable program roadmaps to be prioritized on an ongoing basis for execution through completion. + Evaluate and plan strategic business objectives into a series of roadmaps + In partnership with business, develop the business process architecture and identify opportunities to transform operations through job-reengineering, process optimization, and technology + Development and rollout of change management methodology aligned to organizational readiness + Educate and improve organizational awareness about change management practice + Development and execution of change management on critical initiatives + Integrate change communication and training to drive realization of full business value as planned + Measurement and reporting on change management efforts and impacts + Define and Establish the PMO organization structure, hiring and managing staffing requirements in line with project objectives. + Lead and direct project managers and their teams, overseeing their project execution ensuring overall program deliverables are met per cost, schedule and scope commitments, proactively handling escalations as necessary to ensure program goals are accomplished and are in line with business objectives + Build key stakeholder partnerships through monthly executive portfolio reviews, enabling better prioritization and visibility by maintaining regular interactions with the executive sponsor and stakeholders to inform, alert, negotiate and maintain a continuing good relationship and shared vision for the program outcome. This includes providing regular status reports in various formats and forums ensuring full transparency of program status and health + Drive adoption of project mgt systems, and tools for real-time portfolio dashboarding + Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key IT vendors, including software, hardware, and service providers + Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable IT product and service terms and conditions. + Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations. + Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, including service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). + Establish performance metrics and KPIs to monitor vendor performance. + Ensure vendors comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. + Develop a budgetary assessment of overall vendor costs by category to review drivers, cost savings, and streamlining opportunities. **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Master’s degree preferred + 15+ years of IT experience, including demonstrated success working as a member of a team in a high-growth organizations + 7+ years of experience in a leadership role. + 10+ years’ experience and proven track record in Business Transformation + 10+ years’ experience working with Information and Systems, primarily Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday or any large enterprise systems, and overseeing, project management, change management, and right sourcing organizations. + Proven experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Reporting + Business management experience leading transformation and optimization efforts across large organizations + Experience in business process architectures and developing respective roadmaps + Prior experience leading organizational transformations and designing modern business process capabilities + Advanced program management skills in complex IT and business environments, including ability to coordinate multiple teams in various locations and time zones. Deep project management experience managing large-scale, global implementations. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.) **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** + Experience in Aerospace and Defense industries is a plus + Excellent leadership abilities and management skills with a proven record of strategic planning, productivity, and process improvement, change management, and budget and resource management + Excellent relationship-building, communication skills, and negotiation skills. The ability to get things done via influence vs. authority is paramount + Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Self-starter attitude and track record seamlessly executing quickly on complex projects with minimal guidance + Experience with Agile and LEAN in an Information Technology environment + Team player with a passion for building relationships and providing exceptional service + Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change **Physical Demands** + Ability to work global and cross cultural, Occasional travel may be required + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant). **Special Requirements** + U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required, per ITAR definition + Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S or international. The salary range for this role is: $176,000 - $249,480 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 US** At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century. Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable. **Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)**