Program Manager II, Sustaining

Job overview

The Program Manager II, Sustaining role is onsite in Petaluma, CA, with an annual salary range of $64,500–$98,250. AeroVironment develops autonomous systems and defense technologies. The program manager oversees program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance. By coordinating teams, managing risks, and maintaining plans and controls, the role supports customer commitments and company program objectives.

What you'll do

• Manage programs throughout their life cycle
• maintain customer alignment and satisfaction
• establish program controls and success criteria
• identify and manage risks
• coordinate project teams and dependencies
• set priorities and communicate program status
• lead customer and executive reviews
• maintain plans, budgets, estimates at completion, and resource allocations
• support requirements, proposals, and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager ii

sustaining

program execution

cost and schedule

risk management

customer alignment

technical programs

full-time

petaluma ca

aerovironment

$64,500–$98,250/year

up to 20% travel

bachelor’s degree or equivalent

defense technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires experience managing firm fixed-price programs and technical programs; travel may be required up to 20%.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.