Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Program Manager for a high-visibility, strategic role supporting the United States Air Force's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) transition. This is a pivotal opportunity to drive the transition from the legacy Minuteman III to the next-generation Sentinel system. Operating within our Integration Support Contract (ISC), you will directly support the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) ICBM Directorate's newly established Transformation and Infrastructure Division (NIH).
The Role
As a Program Manager within NIH, you will support the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of the transition mission. You will serve as a key advisor to the ICBM Directorate executive leadership team and the ISC ICBM Transition Director, ensuring rigorous oversight of cost, schedule, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Oversight: Manage the complex interplay between Minuteman III deactivation and Sentinel deployment planning to ensure seamless operational continuity.
- Executive Advisory: Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on critical program risks, performance metrics, and strategic milestones.
- Operational Leadership: Resolve systemic bottlenecks across the four ICBM Site Activation Task Forces and identify/mitigate leadership resource shortfalls.
- Stakeholder Management: Navigate a complex matrix environment to gain advocacy and alignment from cross-functional teams and indirect reports.
- Strategic Communications: Lead the development of high-stakes communications, including Congressional Required Reporting and executive briefings.
- Organizational Mentorship: Coach and mentor large, multidisciplinary organizations to align their operational outputs with the overarching program goals.
- Autonomous Execution: Drive task completion and strategic initiatives with minimal oversight, utilizing a self-driven management style to deliver results.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned leader who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments and possesses the emotional intelligence to balance mission-critical priorities with the maintenance of strong customer relationships. You demonstrate all of the following:
- Proven Leadership: A track record of leading large-scale, complex programs (preferably within Defense or Aerospace) with a focus on strategic alignment and execution.
- Analytical Rigor: Expert ability to assess complex problems, perform root-cause analysis, and implement scalable solutions.
- Collaborative Mindset: A natural collaborator who can influence stakeholders across different organizational levels to achieve shared objectives.
- Customer Centricity: A proactive approach to customer service, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate client needs and exceed expectations.
- Operational Resilience: The ability to remain adaptable and flexible in a volatile environment while maintaining a commitment to excellence.
- Professional Integrity: Unwavering commitment to integrity, respect, and dignity in all professional interactions.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship #ASFS
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree.
- 8+ yrs experience (5 yrs with MS) in direct Program Management responsibilities.
- ICBM experience in acquisition, operations, maintenance, or weapon system sustainment.
- Experience in some type of military staff at the MAJCOM or higher-level, or corporate staff at the business unit or higher level.
- Experience with evaluating technical quality, content, and results of all projects.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a collaborative, multi-discipline team environment, able to define strategic goals, plan operations and implement tactical customer guidance with minimal day-to-day guidance.
- Secret (or higher) security clearance, with ability to get a Top Secret/SCI.
Preferred Skills and Education- Master's degree in business, Engineering, or related fields.
- Program Management Professional Certification.
