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Summary

The Manager of Digital Business Transformation (DBT) Program Management Organization (PMO) is responsible for leading and maturing the enterprise applications program management function under the CIO organization. This role provides strategic oversight and governance for all major enterprise application and digital platform initiatives, including large-scale system implementations (e.g., ERP transformations such as Oracle Fusion), enterprise compliance programs (including CMMC), modernization efforts, and cross-functional digital transformation initiatives.

This leader is accountable for portfolio execution, program management standards, organizational change management integration, and delivery excellence across all enterprise systems and applications. The role oversees a team of senior program managers and ensures consistent governance, risk management, financial discipline, stakeholder alignment, and adoption outcomes across the CIO program portfolio.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Enterprise Applications Program Management function, providing strategic direction, oversight, and performance management for a team of program managers.
• Establish portfolio-level governance, execution standards, and delivery frameworks across all CIO-sponsored enterprise system and application initiatives.
• Oversee large-scale digital platform transformations, including enterprise ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle Fusion), system modernizations, compliance initiatives (including CMMC), and cross-functional technology programs.
• Ensure all programs maintain integrated master schedules, financial discipline, risk management rigor, and executive-level reporting.
• Drive portfolio prioritization, capacity planning, and resource alignment across competing enterprise initiatives.
• Serve as the primary escalation and resolution point for cross-program risks, interdependencies, and delivery obstacles.
• Partner closely with the CIO, executive leadership, business stakeholders, and functional leaders to align technology programs with enterprise strategy.
• Ensure organizational change management (OCM), communications, and learning strategies are embedded within every program to support adoption and long-term value realization.
• Standardize program management methodologies, tools, reporting structures, KPIs, and performance metrics across the portfolio.
• Oversee compliance- and regulatory-driven initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise governance, audit readiness, and certification requirements.
• Establish consistent executive reporting mechanisms, steering committee governance, and portfolio health dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement within the program management function, including lessons learned, maturity assessments, and capability development.
• Mentor and develop program managers, fostering leadership growth, accountability, and execution excellence.
• Ensure enterprise initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes, operational efficiencies, risk reduction, and strategic value.
• Manage vendor and systems integrator oversight across major enterprise programs.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and delivery discipline across the CIO portfolio.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 15+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-scale technology programs and portfolios.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success overseeing major enterprise system implementations (e.g., ERP, digital platforms, enterprise-wide transformations).
• Proven experience leading and developing teams of senior program managers.
• Strong portfolio management experience, including prioritization, financial oversight, resource planning, and cross-program dependency management.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise program governance, systems development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile and hybrid methodologies, and organizational change management principles.
• Experience overseeing regulatory or compliance-driven initiatives within enterprise environments.
• Exceptional executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-level leadership and steering committees.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget oversight for multi-million-dollar enterprise initiatives.
• Proficiency with enterprise program management tools and portfolio reporting platforms.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certifications.
• Occasional travel as required.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience with large-scale ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle Fusion) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, balancing long-term vision with execution rigor.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across business and technology domains.
• Proven ability to drive enterprise adoption, change management, and learning enablement at scale.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and resolve competing priorities.
• High accountability mindset with a focus on measurable business outcomes.
• Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and models these values consistently.
• Demonstrated resilience, sound judgment, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant).

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.

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.

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

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:

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. 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.

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.

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.

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