Job DescriptionBAE Systems is hiring a Production Program Manager (PM) for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. This Program Manager I will be responsible for managing and delivering scope on our Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Production program. The role reports directly to the AMPV Production Program Manager. This position will focus on various areas of production where you will work with a cross-functional team to ensure the program meets schedule, operates within budget, and at the expected level of quality.
Location/Schedule/Travel:
- This position will be based in York, Pennsylvania.
- The role works on a 9/80B schedule where you will have every other Friday off
- This position will involve 10% of travel, based on business needs.
Program Manager I will be responsible for:
Supporting AMPV program's organization, planning, program management, and change management according to BAE Systems' Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Business Management System (BMS) processes
Managing and supporting scope to achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives
Working with and leading the matrixed team to deliver AMPV vehicles, on time and within budget (engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, contracts, and others)
Leading meetings with area managers focused on execution and removal of barriers
Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management
Managing material workflow and assuring the production line has conforming material available to continue progress
Actively and effectively managing risks and opportunities
Cutting in engineering updates to production, keeping in close cadence with AMPV engineering counterparts
Working closely with the AMPV contracts team to ensure monthly sales readiness
Making timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Developing and executing program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
Understanding and communicating program Earned Value Management metrics and processes throughout the team
Leading the development of and preparation of proposals in response to various customer requests
Supporting post-delivery requirements such as retrofit activities and closure of contract actions
Required Skills and EducationBachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills in development of project proposals, with the ability to work across functional boundaries and build a team are required.
Demonstrated ability to act independently within established guidelines.
Experience in managing technical baseline and contract changes.
Demonstrated ability to engage cross-functional teams to understand program requirements and deliver required products on time.
Demonstrated experience with some but not all aspects of program management including schedule estimating, cost estimating, change management, earned value management, production/prototype planning.
Demonstrated ability to work with personnel in the following areas to plan and execute programs: contracts, engineering, finance, facilities, logistics, material planning, supply chain, quality, and USG agencies including DCMA US Army, and Program Management - Mounted Armored Vehicles (PM MAV).
Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal relations and conflicts.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and delegate.
Ability to effectively represent the Company / Program(s).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Highly proficient with Microsoft suite, excellent written and verbal skill, proficient communicator, and problem solving skills.
Preferred Skills and EducationBroad knowledge of Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Program/Project Management, and General Management.
Experience with US Army product development, production, and fielding processes.
Association with organizations for project management (e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar).
Experience with US Army Programs management.
Knowledge of Military Operations and Government Procurement System.
