Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
Experience in the Aerospace industry or similar.
Demonstrated excellence in project management.
Experience in risk and opportunity management.
Proven business capture experience.
Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of overcoming project constraints.
Effective presentation and organizational skills for senior management interactions.
Strong interpersonal skills in a cross-functional team environment.
Responsibilities
Initiate, organize, integrate, plan, manage, and control projects or programs.
Track progress to meet financial, schedule, technical, and new business objectives.
Lead new business development activities, including strategic and financial planning.
Interface, coordinate, and negotiate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
Prepare plans, reports, and documents using computer skills.
Make informed decisions while adhering to company policies and regulations.
Analyze and implement processes to ensure programs are completed on time and within budget.
Benefits
Hybrid work format with a mix of onsite and remote work.
Opportunity for career growth within the portfolio.
Support from deputy Program Managers as contracts increase.
Engagement with a cross-functional team across various departments.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Join our program management team leading the development and eventual production and growth of advanced, mission-critical Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmitters. This role is within our Tactical Systems Product Line, supporting the Maritime Product Area in the creation of systems to meet the growing demand in the US government for transportable VLF systems. As Program Manager, you will lead projects and pursuits in this area, supported by a cross-functional team across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and more. The successful Program Manager will have the opportunity to grow with this portfolio and provide leadership to and be supported by deputy Program Managers as additional contracts are on-boarded.
In this role, you will:
Perform tasks across the Project Management processes of initiating, organizing, integrating, planning, managing & controlling, developing and completing projects or programs.
Track progress and ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical and/or new business performance objectives.
Lead and support new business development activities: creating strategic and financial plans for the assigned business area, and leading the pursuit and capture of programs to grow the area.
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with cross-functional company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate plans, reports, and documents.
Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with company policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems to complete programs within budget, on-time, and within technical requirements.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
Experience with Aerospace industry or similar.
Demonstrated project management excellence.
Risk & Opportunity management experience.
Business capture experience.
Models and demonstrates leadership in ethics, safety and security.
Effective problem solving skills, evidenced by success in resolving challenging project constraints.
Strong presentation and organizational skills while interfacing with senior management and customer leadership.
Strong interpersonal skills within a cross functional team environment.
Preferred Skills and Education
Experience delivering program performance for Navy customers.
Experience managing complex programs consisting of both development and production.
Experience managing the introduction of new products into long-term sustainment and production.
Demonstrated business capture success driving business growth
Lifecycle management experience.
PMP certification.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
