BAE Systems

Project Mgr - Tech

BAE Systems$95K — $115K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or similar, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
  • Experience with vendor relationships and procurement processes.
  • Knowledge of travel and expense management.
  • Financial planning and budget tracking expertise.
  • Prior work experience in engineering or technical settings.
  • Strong public speaking skills with the ability to simplify technical information.
  • Skilled in creating standard operating procedures or process documents.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate vendor relations and manage software licensing and technical support.
  • Manage team travel arrangements and expense reports.
  • Facilitate weekly budget planning and financial forecasting.
  • Conduct weekly scrum meetings to track tasks and remove obstacles.
  • Collaborate with the Advanced Technology Manager to report progress and provide recommendations.
  • Maintain and update standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
  • Communicate team progress effectively, translating complex work for diverse audiences.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the center of an engineering team.
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration with technical and administrative teams.
  • Potential to influence team operations through improved process documentation and communication.
  • Possibility to develop creative content like video demos and animations.
  • Access to a dynamic and innovative working environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical Operations Lead to serve as the backbone of the operational and administrative coordination supporting the Advanced Technology Manager. This position is primarily coordination-focused - you will coordinate vendor relations, team financial budgets, Agile scrums, and general team administration. Duties also include technical writing and requires exceptional organizational skills with an ability to represent the team's progress and deliverables through clear, compelling communication and media creation. This role sits at the center of how the team operates day to day, so prior experience working within an engineering organization is important. Other responsibilities include:
  • Speaking to vendors and coordinating software licensing and technical services support as needed
  • Coordinating travel and expense reports for the team
  • Coordinating weekly budget planning and forecasting for the team
  • Conducting weekly scrum meetings - planning, and tracking tasking, unblocking where required
  • Syncing regularly with the Advanced Technology Manager, providing recommendations and project status
  • Maintaining standard operating procedures, slick sheets, and other lightweight technical documentation for the team
  • Representing the teams' work through clear, compelling communication and storytelling, translating complex technical work for varied audiences
  • As a plus, creating supporting content such as slick sheets, video demos, and animations to help showcase team initiatives


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, and minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Coordinating vendor relationships, procurement processes, or software/service licensing within an organization
  • Travel and expense management processes
  • Financial planning and forecasting, including tracking spending against budget
  • Prior experience working within an engineering or technical organization
  • Strong public speaking skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical work into digestible, compelling content
  • Familiarity with drafting standard operating procedures or process documentation
  • Strong organizational skills to proactively identify, record, track, and resolve administrative roadblocks for a team and manager
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Scrum/Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or similar)
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or similar) for video editing, animation, and polished print/digital collateral
  • Experience in a defense, aerospace, or other technical engineering organization
  • Familiarity with internal collaboration and knowledge-sharing platforms (SharePoint, Confluence, or similar)
  • Experience building internal engagement, culture, or recognition initiatives

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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90,500 employees
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Founded
1997
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