Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a PLM Sustainment Supervisor to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. As a section supervisor of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Sustainment effort reporting to the Program Area Manager for PLM & Enterprise Tools, you will lead the operations and sustainment of a PLM focused software and engineering team. This includes defining, designing, implementing, and verifying PLM solutions, in the areas of electronic routing for business processes, requirements traceability, system testing and verification, and technical data management. These operations will focus on the maximum utilization of PLM capabilities to support the program's community.
Additionally, this position will support expansion into related areas of the business to provide the customer an integrated digital solution. The role will achieve this by providing project management support in configuration, testing, and deployment of PLM technologies using the systems engineering processes. In this job, you will:
- Provide direct support to US Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) PLM Manager in updating project status and determining sustainment status
- Manage Product Lifecycle Management support staff and interface with SSP Customers to determine and address their needs in support of the program
- Act as a primary point of contact between customer and community with ability to discern when to elevate issues to SSP Government PLM manager and/or Contract Program Area Manager
- Ability to mediate issues requiring coordination between organizations
- Provide socialization and guidance to workforce on receiving training and support training reviews of PLM training material
- Maintain KPI and status on each active and backlogged service request tool (SRT) ticket and sustainment projects; ensure customer approved updates/changes are comprehensive and accounted for, and all pertinent information is documented
- Provide oversight and maintain status over internal and external service request updates
- Serve as initial point of contact when trouble shooting process and workflow issues affecting project stakeholders and provide necessary guidance; and escalate issues, if necessary
- Coordinate with System Architect, Technical Lead, SPCIO IT teams, Programmer/Developer, Program Manager, and Project Manager if process or tool improvements need to be addressed
Required Skills and EducationTypical education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical Discipline, and at least 8 years of related /relevant work experience preferred, or will consider equivalent education and related/relevant work experience.
Demonstrated people management experience of software/application teams
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work
- Ability to mediate issues requiring coordination between organizations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with SSP Programs organization and working processes
- A PMP certification is preferred
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) IT network systems is preferred
- 2+years of work experience with PLM integration and implementation
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Benefits InformationEmployee 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
