IT Project Manager/Scrum Master (Senior)

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.


We are looking for an IT Program Manager/Scrum Master to work with a great group working on new software development projects.

The IT Program Manager/Scrum Master will support the team in the following activities (including but not limited to):

• Direct activities to meet the sponsor’s organizational work objectives and serve as a liaison to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems

• Engage project stakeholders to collect/manage their requirements and expectations

• Serve as Scrum Master for development projects; run daily scrums, collect, document and track requirements; run Jira boards

• Work with developers and engineers to turn customer requirements into system requirements to be developed, tested and implemented

• Apply Agile project management model for managing assigned projects; successfully manage sprints

• Create and maintain project management documentation

• Maintain individual project schedules and schedule forecasts

• Properly manage priorities and time to meet project milestones and due dates

• Perform application demos, when requested

• Identify risks and issues and track/manage them until they are resolved

• Document project progress including implementation, time lines, issues, risks, quality and success measures

• Provide regular status reporting (including project status briefings) to the sponsor, stakeholders and project team on progress toward objectives

• Respond to ad-hoc data calls and tasks from Senior Leadership

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience; six (6) years relevant experience with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees
• Knowledge/experience in managing projects through entire development system life cycle
• Experience being a Scrum Master for development projects
• Experience using Jira software
• Familiarity Lean, Agile and DevOps models
• Understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Familiarity with ServiceNow
• Experience working with the government
• Familiarity with the customer’s Project Management Framework

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Salary : $130,355 - $221,603