BAE Systems

Project Mgr III - Admin

BAE Systems • $100K — $130K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business
  • 10+ years of project/program management experience in Defense, Heavy Industrial Construction, or Oil/Gas/Chemical sectors
  • Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Proven ability to develop complex cost estimates and define technical requirements
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence upper management and government stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Exercise full authority over complex Capital Investment projects ($50M-$300M)
  • Lead the translation of business needs into detailed technical requirements and cost estimates
  • Determine and manage effective construction delivery methods
  • Establish and maintain performance baselines using EVM
  • Manage the financial lifecycle of internal investments
  • Act as the primary contact for executive leadership and government customers
  • Oversee prime contractors and suppliers to ensure quality standards

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Extensive health and wellness benefits
  • Comprehensive retirement plans
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Summary

BAE Systems is seeking a high-level Senior Program Manager to provide strategic leadership and full accountability for large-scale facility modernization and expansion projects within CMS. This is a high-autonomy role requiring a leader who can operate independently to translate internal investment strategies into executable construction programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle from initial requirement definition and estimation to final delivery utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) to ensure rigorous performance tracking.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Autonomous Program Ownership: Exercise full authority over the planning and execution of complex Capital Investment projects (50M-300M), operating with minimal oversight to ensure timely, budgeted, and quality delivery.
  2. Requirement Definition & Estimation: Lead the translation of business needs into detailed technical requirements. Develop and validate high-accuracy cost estimates and resource plans for internal investment approval.
  3. Construction Format Expertise: Determine and manage the most effective construction delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM-at-Risk) based on project constraints and organizational goals.
  4. Performance Measurement (EVM): Establish and maintain rigorous performance baselines. Use Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure schedule and cost variance, providing predictive analysis to executive leadership.
  5. Financial & P&L Stewardship: Manage the full financial lifecycle of internal investments, ensuring strict budget adherence and optimal allocation of capital.
  6. Executive Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership and government customers, delivering transparent, data-driven reports on program health and risk.
  7. Vendor & Risk Governance: Oversee prime contractors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and proactively mitigating risks before they impact the critical path.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate
  • Self-Directed: Capable of driving results with minimal guidance and high initiative.
  • Analytical Rigor: A data-driven approach to problem-solving and performance measurement.
  • Decisive: Ability to make high-stakes decisions regarding construction formats and resource allocation.
  • Collaborative: Able to bridge the gap between technical engineering teams and executive financial stakeholders.


Required Skills and Education

Necessary Qualifications
  1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business from an accredited institution.
  2. Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive project/program management experience in Defense, Heavy Industrial Construction, or Oil/Gas/Chemical sectors.
  3. EVM Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to measure and report project performance.
  4. Estimation Skills: Proven track record of developing complex cost estimates and defining technical requirements for large-scale industrial builds.
  5. Communication: Exceptional ability to influence and communicate with upper management and government stakeholders.
  6. Technical Writing: Expert proficiency in developing Statements of Work (SOW), proposals, and internal investment justifications.


Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Qualifications
  1. Advanced Degree: Master's Degree in Engineering, MBA, or related field.
  2. Certifications: PMP certification.
  3. Tooling: Advanced mastery of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
  4. Strategic Leadership: Experience managing an internal capital portfolio rather than a single project.

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

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