BAE Systems

Program Mgr II

BAE Systems$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business management, computer science, or related STEM field
  • 10+ years managing high-performing technical teams in classified environments
  • 3+ years leading projects for Intelligence Community customers
  • Proven experience in digital engineering for cloud-based capabilities
  • Demonstrated strategic planning for multi-domain enterprise systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team in creating the architectural blueprint for a digital engineering platform
  • Guide the team through the software development lifecycle to ensure critical delivery
  • Define and implement APIs for secure data exchange between services
  • Establish best practices for cloud-native development using Kubernetes and Terraform
  • Lead a team to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework
  • Conduct architecture reviews to identify and mitigate system risks

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team
  • Work on cutting-edge digital engineering platforms
  • Impactful role supporting Intelligence Community initiatives
  • Engagement with modern application technologies and methodologies
  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of devsecops engineers, IT systems engineers, solutions architect, and security professionals to deliver an enterprise computing infrastructure encompassing end-point devices, cloud services, virtualized applications, and high-performance storage. You will drive the delivery of modern application technology, including virtual desktops, containerized solutions and orchestrated workflows, ensuring the ecosystem is resilient, scalable, and fully compliant with stringent classified security mandates. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a balance of technical vision and rigorous program execution meeting milestone deliverables.

As an IT Program Manager, you will:
  • Lead Ecosystem Architecture: Direct the technical team in developing the architectural blueprint for a next-generation digital engineering platform, ensuring strict adherence to scalability, modularity, and resilience standards.
  • Drive Secure Delivery: Lead by example, guiding a team of professionals through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure "hands-on-keyboard" delivery meets mission-critical requirements through engineering rigor.
  • Orchestrate Interoperability: Define and implement advanced integration patterns and APIs that enable seamless, secure data exchange between platform services and third-party engineering tools.
  • Champion DevSecOps: Establish and execute best-in-class cloud-native development practices, leveraging Kubernetes, Terraform, and automated CI/CD pipelines to accelerate capability delivery.
  • Command Security Compliance: Lead a dedicated team of ISSEs and ISSOs to navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF), proactively manage POA&Ms, and secure/maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO) within a classified environment.
  • Mitigate Technical Risk: Lead architecture reviews to identify systemic risks and propose innovative mitigation strategies that do not compromise security or performance.

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Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a business management, computer science or STEM field
  • 10+ years of experience managing high-performing technical teams to deliver complex capabilities in classified environments.
  • 3+ years of direct experience leading and delivering capabilities in support of an Intelligence Community (IC) customer
  • Digital Engineering Proficiency: Proven track record leading the security, architecture, and program execution for large-scale digital engineering capabilities in cloud-based environments.
  • Strategic Planning: Demonstrated experience leading all phases of planning and execution for multi-domain, cloud-based enterprise systems designed for collaborative engineering


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Master's degree in a technical or business management field
  • Relevant certifications, such as:
    • AWS Solutions Architect
    • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • 15+ years' managing teams to deliver capabilities in relevant environments
  • Expert in implementing and enforcing configuration management

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.
Learn more about BAE Systems
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90,500 employees
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Founded
1997
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