Product Line Manager Ii Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
AeroVironment is a premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., and they are seeking a Product Line Manager to design, develop, and manage product activities. The role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with various teams, and supporting fiscal budgeting and market assessments.
Responsibilities:
• Holds complete responsibility, accountability, and authority for a product line
• Supports a product line through the entire lifecycle, sunrise to sunset
• Establishes Go-to Market plans for new products while effectively balancing customer and business needs when retiring older products
• Collaborates with Marketing and Business Development to define product pricing, promotion, placement, and preferred features
• Supports the development of technical requirements, business requirements, and user stories which drive Product Requirements to Program Management, Engineering and Operations
• Supports the prioritization and trade-offs among projects to effectively manage SUAS portfolio, achieve a balance of products, and address resource needs
• Interfaces with customers to understand concept of operations and problem statements
• Supports fiscal year budgeting for product line R&D and sustainment activities and holds budget accountability for their respective product line
• Supports market assessments in support of current and future business opportunities
• Assesses product and project risks and provide feedback risk mitigation and contingency plans developed by PMO and Engineering
• Supports the new product introduction activities with engineering and operations and ensures alignment with the Go-to-Market plans
• Reviews product line performance metrics and takes action to address issues and/or opportunities
• Ensures project and customer data is protected in accordance with ITAR, security classification guides and company proprietary information procedures
• Identifies and manages organizational and/or customer conflicts. Comprehends and improves relevant development processes, and ensure adherence
• Works closely with Senior PLM team members to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Supports policy and procedure development for the Product Line team consistent with AeroVironment’s corporate Quality Management System
• Supports continuous improvement and seeks opportunities to drive change through the organization in support of product development, manufacturing, cost and quality.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 8-12 years’ experience in a technical development environment
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results – is a self-starter and self-directed
• Experience in R&D, and product sustainment activities
• Knowledge of UAS systems and products, and a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with office productivity software
• Experience managing a department or project budget
• Experience with Defense products and customers
• Experience managing the work of others
• Familiarity with managing Profit/Loss
• Ability to work in an office and R&D 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)
• This 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.
Preferred:
• Leads with rapid agility to deal with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Displays strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated ability to analyze and break down problems into components
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for work products
• 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
Company:
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.