Vice President – Product Line GM

AeroVironment

. Lead the Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS) Product Line organization and steward its growth .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePetaluma • California • United StatesLead💰 $245,500 - $393,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product line management for Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems, with a strong focus on financial oversight, strategic planning, and customer engagement. Proven ability to navigate the UAS military market and manage complex projects while fostering team collaboration and driving results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UAS Military Market ExpertiseProduct Road MappingBudget ManagementBusiness Development in DefenseFAA Airworthiness Certification Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Product Line ManagementFinancial AnalysisProject PrioritizationRisk AssessmentPerformance Metrics AnalysisR&D ManagementStrategic PlanningMarket Dynamics ReportingProduct Sustainment ActivitiesEmerging Commercial Verticals Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Office SoftwareProductivity ToolsSoftware Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecret Clearance LevelITAR/EAR Compliance

Industry Keywords

Unmanned Aircraft SystemsInfrastructure InspectionSecurityAgricultureB2B Segments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS) Product Line organization and steward its growth
Own product line orders, pricing, investment allocation, customer satisfaction, and Profit & Loss
Report financial drivers, customer dynamics, and market dynamics in business reviews
Lead development of the annual operating plan and five-year product line plan
Collaborate with leaders on synergies and strategy and support company-level strategy development
Model AeroVironment values and leadership competencies
Manage project prioritization and trade-offs across the technology portfolio
Build internal and customer buy-in for product and technology vision
Lead budgeting for product line R&D, sustaining activities, and other investments
Own pricing decisions and evaluate current and future business opportunities
Approve bid/no-bid and pricing gate reviews for new business opportunities
Assess product and project risks and provide feedback on mitigation and contingency plans
Establish, track, and analyze product line performance metrics and address issues or opportunities
Manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines with agility
Identify and manage organizational and customer conflicts
Improve relevant development processes and ensure adherence
Supervise a core team of direct reports and coordinate resources from AeroVironment functions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years relevant experience, including extensive first-hand knowledge of the UAS military market
Understanding of emerging commercial verticals, especially infrastructure inspection, security, agriculture, and related enterprise B2B segments
Working knowledge of UAS airworthiness certification processes with the FAA and other worldwide bodies for military and civil applications
Experience in product road mapping, R&D, and product sustainment activities
Experience with business development and sales involving defense products and customers
Experience managing a department or project budget
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results; self-starting and self-directed
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
Working knowledge of AeroVironment systems and products and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related/relevant field, or combination of education and experience
Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software, productivity tools, and other software tools
Experience presenting to executive leadership
Strong critical thinking, analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to analyze complex problems and exercise judgment to determine appropriate action
Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower people to deliver organizational goals
Ability to champion change and promote rapid adaptation
Ability to develop and maintain trusting professional relationships
U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain government security clearance
Secret clearance level
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be approvable for an export license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown