Job DescriptionJoin a dynamic team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions across a vibrant, growing portfolio of opportunities in BAE's Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area, part of one of the leading aerospace and defense companies. ECS' Advanced EW Solutions (AEWS) product line has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager I to join the team. The Product Line is well positioned for growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. The program manager will have the opportunity to lead assigned contracts. These contracts can involve capture, sustainment, engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), and production activities. Cross-functional relationship building through multiple life cycle phases is also a key component to the success of this role.
All work will be based in the Canal Street facility in Nashua, NH. Although there is a potential for limited remote work when on-site presence is not required, most of this role is on-site as it supports a classified portfolio. A key requirement of this role is the applicant's ability to obtain an initial secret clearance with a top-secret clearance as the final goal.
Required Skills and Education- Provide proactive project management for assigned program activities, ensuring program commitments are met, including the financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Assist with managing customer and supplier relationships to maintain a win-win of program execution and future business and maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company as needed.
- Measure and regularly report out on program results, including senior leadership.
- Lead through inspiration and encouragement and foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement on the program team to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable outcomes.
- Demonstrate a leading role in promoting adherence to the company's ethical standards and business practices; ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Assurance Framework and all other policies and requirements; provide for good stewardship of the assets of the business.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety and security objectives and policies.
- Typically, a bachelor's degree in technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience in program management and/or with functional activities related to the program lifecycle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience integrating scope, schedule, and budget for the successful execution of program objectives. Ability to develop and execute a program schedule and track status against that schedule.
- Demonstrated success with risk and opportunity management, defense contract types, and partnering with Finance to apply Earned Value Management techniques.
- Highly developed collaboration and leadership skills with demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional colleagues.
- Capable of working independently and within team(s) to solve problems.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment that requires a high degree of initiative, adaptability, and closure orientation.
- Demonstrated professionalism and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to interface and negotiate with and present to a variety of stakeholders including coworkers, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
- Knowledge of Government contracting, current acquisition trends and customer / competitor behaviors is a positive.
- Proficiency with business tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills and Education- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Defense industry experience.
