Job Description

This position is based in Endicott, New York. However, working from a remote location may be an option for highly experienced candidates that have a strong track record of success in the leadership of complex development programs.

BAE Systems is a world leader in flight critical controls and avionics and is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result, we are seeking highly experienced Development Program, Program Managers who have demonstrated the ability of leading and managing complex development programs throughout the project lifecycle. The selected individuals will be responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships and leading a multidisciplinary team to execute complex development programs within schedule and budget. We have multiple opportunities across a wide variety of military aircraft programs.

This position has the responsibility for the leadership and management oversight of a project team assuring that project's financials, schedule, and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved while meeting all contractual commitments. Candidates for this role should have a demonstrated history of successfully supporting products both in and out of production.

The candidate must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, and all Program Office functional leadership to assure deliveries continue to exceed customer commitments and achievement of financial commitments to the company. Manages, coordinates, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes projects within the Military Aircraft Systems portfolio. Participates in the support of new business and in the development of proposals.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering or manufacturing management, or other discipline
• Minimum 8 years of demonstrated success leading execution of complex electronics production programs
• Demonstrated ability for building strong customer/ stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
• Highly adaptable with strong initiative
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of the global aviation market and regulatory requirements and/ or military aviation market

Preferred Skills and Education

• Master's Degree in manufacturing, management, engineering or related disciplines
• 15 years of demonstrated experience leading a portfolio of production programs across one or more program platforms in a high tempo, defense aerospace electronics assembly environment
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Defense contract proposal preparation experience at values >$2M each
• Proven track record of favorable negotiation outcomes and successful program delivery at values >$5M each