BAE Systems

Program Mgr I

BAE Systems$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational abilities for multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder communication
  • Experience in integrating scope, schedule, and budget to meet program goals
  • Knowledge of Operations and electronic hardware design and test processes
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management using Earned Value Management
  • Proven leadership and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive project management to meet program commitments
  • Identify and mitigate risks effectively
  • Manage customer and supplier relationships to ensure program success
  • Report on program performance metrics regularly
  • Inspire a culture of innovation and performance excellence
  • Promote ethical standards and ensure compliance with company policies
  • Ensure a safe work environment and adherence to safety policies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical electronic warfare solutions
  • Part of a leading aerospace and defense company
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Potential for significant career growth with an expanding product line
  • Direct impact on national defense through innovative projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join a dynamic and high performing team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions across a growing portfolio of opportunities in BAE System's Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area, part of one of the leading aerospace and defense companies. ECS's Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) product line has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join the EPAWSS team. The EPAWSS Portfolio and TACAIR Product Line is well positioned for significant growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. The F-15 EPAWSS program manager will have the opportunity to lead key projects within the portfolio across all phases of a program lifecycle, including development, sustainment, production, as well as strategic proposal/capture efforts in support of the growing EPAWSS portfolio. The successful candidate will have a strong affinity with our mission of "We Protect Those Who Protect Us ®" and embrace a "One Team" collaborative environment across all functions with the objective to deliver on our commitment to provide the next generation EW system to the F-15 and the warfighter. This role will be based in Nashua, NH.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide proactive project management for assigned program activities, ensuring program commitments are met, including achievement of 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.
  • Measure and regularly report out on program results.
  • 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.


Required Skills and Education

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Experience with Operations and electronic hardware design, development, and test activities
  • Proven track record working with financial analysts to achieve all financial objectives for the program using Earned Value Management techniques
  • Strong ability to foster collaboration and lead teams, with excellent interpersonal skills.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Typically a Bachelor's degree in a 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.
  • Skilled at creating, executing, and monitoring projects using Microsoft Project or similar applications
  • Defense industry experience

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.
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90,500 employees
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Founded
1997
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