Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems’ Sustainment & International Product Line is hiring a Program Manager to be part of the Sustainment Solutions team supporting our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Program Manager will focus on the AMPV and Bradley product lines, leading proposals, leading and supporting strategic growth initiatives including strategic planning, Internal Research & Development (IR&D) and Sales & Marketing (S&M) projects, and assisting other PMs in execution of current program activity. Provide competitive advantage to the company by working with Program Management, Cross Functional teams, and by leveraging Customer relationships to identify and enhance opportunities for CMS business growth in support of improving Operational Readiness for CMS platforms. Develop proposals and program plans that mitigate schedule risk, reduce schedule delays, and address the life-cycle of products from capture through production.

Responsibilities:

• Provides program leadership in execution from program capture through delivery
• Manages the implementation of BAE Systems’ Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes
• Contributes to strategies for proposal preparation, negotiations, and pricing decisions
• Collaborates with functional management to resolve issues that potentially impact efforts (scheduling and cost conflicts, contractual requirements, etc.)
• Understands the program financial position including managing and reporting the financial inputs/results
• Leads Risk and Opportunity management activities
• Thinks long-term while also managing program launches and execution, anticipates and resolves problems
• Ensures internal and external stakeholder collaboration meet program obligations and objectives
• Manages cost accounts and all aspects of cost, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction
• Provides mentorship and supervision to other sustainment program managers and team members
• Interfaces with customers on program issues and presents status to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures completeness and quality of program documentation
• Documents lessons learned, archives program records, and actively implements learning from experience initiatives to improve performance
• Complies with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to ethics, export control, proprietary information, document/record retention, public communication, etc.
• Promotes a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety and environmental objectives and policies
• Actively promotes a culture of safety, health, and wellbeing

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in Program/Project Management
• Experience in PM Tools: Program/Production Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting, Cost Estimating, Earned Value Management, Resource Allocation, Performance Management, etc.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Production Management
• Experience in Proposals, Pricing, Contract Changes, or similar
• Ability to engage cross-functional teams to understand program requirements and deliver required products on time
• Ability to work cross-functionally: Contracts, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Logistics, Material Planning, Supply Chain, and Quality
• Ability to interface with external stakeholders including USG agencies: DCMA, TACOM, and Foreign Military Sales Program Offices
• Ability to effectively represent the Company / Program(s)
• Ability to manage interpersonal relations and conflicts
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and delegate
• Ability to act independently within established guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft suite
• Problem-solving skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s Degree
• PMP Certification
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with Army Sustainment Programs
• Experience with Offset Program Execution
• Experience in Foreign Military Sales
• Experience with US Army Program Management, Product Development, Production, or Fielding
• Knowledge of Military Operations and Government Procurement System
• Knowledge of Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Program/Project Management, and General Management

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115100 - $195700

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Salary : $115,100 - $195,700