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 growting 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.
• Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
• 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.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience in program management and/or with functional activities related to the program lifecycle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success in a program management role
• International Capture or Program Management
• Experience being Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Skilled at creating, executing, and monitoring projects using Microsoft Project or similar applications
• Defense industry experience
• Production experience with electronic warfare products

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).