BAE Systems

Project Dir I - Tech

BAE Systems • $120K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Falls Church, VA
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of program management experience in IT or business-facing initiatives
  • Proven track record in developing business cases and executing program strategies
  • Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and establish stakeholder engagement
  • Expertise in risk management and maintaining cost control throughout project lifecycle
  • Experience with vendor management and third-party systems integration

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end execution of the Global Trade Technology Program
  • Develop and execute program strategies to align with organizational goals
  • Manage project lifecycles from planning through benefit realization
  • Identify and mitigate project risks proactively
  • Drive effective communication and training for organizational change management

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within a large, global organization
  • Access to training and professional development programs
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders across various business sectors
  • Work on high-impact projects that drive significant enterprise change
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
Full Job Description
Job Description

BAE is looking for an experienced Program Manager (PGM) to manage a complex, enterprise impacting Global Trade technology program. The role will report into our IT Program Management Office (PMO), with deep engagement with stakeholders across BAE Systems business sectors. The PGM will be responsible for end to end execution of the Global Trade Technology Program, managing matrixed IT teams.
The candidate will have strong program management experience managing multiple concurrent programs with several projects rolling up under each of the program. The candidate will be leading programs and projects through the project lifecycle including Planning and Analysis, Execution, Delivery, Stabilization and Benefit Realization.

Required Skills and Education

Program leadership in this role will include:
  • Business case development.
  • Effective design and development of Portfolio, Program, Project (P3) execution strategies.
  • Cross boundary integration, dependency identification & tracking.
  • Effective leadership and program & project execution.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems which require use of ingenuity, innovation and robust design.
  • Management of requirements, priorities and alignment with organizational objectives & success criteria.
  • Work breakdown structure, effort estimation, resource loaded schedule management and execution to the strategy/plan, proactive risk identification and mitigation,
  • Team leadership including guiding and motivating team members,
  • Cost breakdown structure, cost estimation, cost management throughout the project lifecycle including management of cost overrun/underrun.
  • Quality / Test Management.
  • Vendor relationship management including working with third-party systems integrators
  • Organizational change management, communication, training, stakeholder engagement, enablement.
The candidate shall be highly customer focused, meeting customer expectation and responsive to feedback. The ideal candidate will have experience in both IT and in leading complex business facing initiatives with the ability to drive technology adoption within BAE Systems business sectors. The candidate shall leverage servant leadership, emotional intelligence, strong communication and decision making skills to navigate effectively across all functional areas and organizational levels.

Preferred Skills and Education

  • Experience driving enterprise standardization and transformation, with accountability to the executive level.
  • PMP Certification.
  • Agile Certification.
  • Aerospace & defense technology experience and familiarity with global trade concepts.


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.

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
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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