Senior Program Manager, Digital Business Transformation

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Senior Program Manager u2013 Digital Business Transformation leads the successful delivery of large-scale, enterprise-level technology initiatives, including major system implementations, enterprise application enhancements, and digital modernization/transformation efforts. This role oversees the full program lifecycle from strategic planning through execution and operational handoff, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget, schedule, and quality standards. Acting as the central point of accountability, the Senior PM partners with executives, technology leaders, and business stakeholders to drive transformation, optimize processes, and deliver measurable business value. A critical part of the role is leading Organizational Change Management (OCM) activities to ensure solutions are not only delivered but effectively adopted across the organization. _This role is predominantly remote and can be based anywhere in the United States; however, candidates must reside within 50 miles of a designated site location._ Position Responsibilities: + Program Leadership & Strategy u2013 Develop and execute program strategies for complex enterprise technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, digital transformation roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations. + Planning & Execution u2013 Oversee the creation and management of integrated, resource-loaded master schedules, budgets, and risk management plans; adjust priorities based on evolving business needs and program critical path. + Stakeholder Engagement u2013 Serve as the single point of contact for program execution, facilitating communication between business units, IT, vendors, and executive leadership. Ensure high customer and stakeholder satisfaction. + Organizational Change Management (OCM) u2013 Lead change management strategy and execution, including stakeholder analysis, communications planning, training strategy, readiness assessments, and adoption metrics. Partner with business leaders to ensure cultural, process, and behavioral changes are embedded for long-term success. + Change & Risk Management u2013 Lead enterprise change management efforts, identifying risks, dependencies, and impacts to business operations. Develop and execute mitigation plans to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes. + Governance & Reporting u2013 Establish and manage program controls, success criteria, and KPIs. Provide regular program status updates and executive-level briefings on progress, risks, and financial performance. + Cross-Functional Leadership u2013 Partner with product owners, solution architects, functional leads, and operations to ensure successful system design, development, testing, deployment, and adoption. + Business Development & Continuous Improvement u2013 Support opportunity analysis, vendor selection, and proposal development for new initiatives. Drive continuous improvement by leveraging lessons learned and industry best practices. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): + Bacheloru2019s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) + 12u201315 years of experience managing large-scale programs, with a proven track record in digital transformation, enterprise application implementations, and/or major system upgrades + PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification + Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar programs with complex technical and business change adoption components + Deep understanding of project management methodologies, organizational change management principles, systems development lifecycle (SDLC, Agile, and hybrid approaches), and developing risk management & mitigation plans + Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence without direct authority + Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, etc.). + Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills + Some travel required (~20%) Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies: + Masteru2019s degree in Business, Technology Management, or related field + Experience in cloud migrations, ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle), or enterprise system integrations + Strong knowledge of digital adoption strategies, user training, and post-implementation support models + Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions + 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 current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Physical Demands: + Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent); talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) 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 No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $111,000 - $157,500 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidateu2019s 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 (u201cITARu201d) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (u201cEARu201d). 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 AeroVironmentu2019s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironmentu2019s business requirements. A u201cU.S. personu201d 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 u00a7 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: . We also encourage you to review our company website at 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, weu2019ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worldu2019s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutionu2019s 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 u2013 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 companyu2019s 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. Citizenship required About AV: AV isnu2019t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We donu2019t just build defense technologyu2014we redefine whatu2019s 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 Smithsonianu2014but weu2019re not building history, weu2019re building whatu2019s next. If you're ready to build technology that mattersu2014with speed, scale, and purposeu2014thereu2019s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment (

Created: 2026-03-07