Program Manager Mission Computing & sustainment

Job Description
This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, and will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
BAE Systems' Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Business Area has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Program Manager in the Tactical Systems Product Line. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. With a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
The Program Management role will be responsible for the execution of Production contracts within the Mission Computing family of programs, which will support our domestic and international customers. This position has the responsibility for the leadership and management oversight of a project team assuring that project's financials, schedule, and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved while meeting all contractual commitments.
The candidate must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, and all Program Office functional leadership to assure deliveries continue to exceed customer commitments and achievement of financial commitments to the company. The selected candidate manages, coordinates, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes projects for Production hardware within the Mission Computing portfolio. The Program Manager I participates in supporting new business initiatives and contributes to the development of proposals.
The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Drive the execution of production hardware programs, and non-recurring Engineering (NRE) contracts, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of customer requirements.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and earned value metrics, with full responsibility for financial and operational performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer engagements, including program status updates, performance reviews, and issue resolution. There may be up to 10% travel, including international.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills while interfacing with program team members, company personnel, suppliers, and customers.
• Improve our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, workplace flexibility, modeling good behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement.
• Act as the primary point of contact between suppliers, and key customer stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and develop executable Statements of Work (SOWs) for proposal pricing.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, government regulations, and customer contracts.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree with minimum 3 year of relevant Program/ Project Management/ Cross-functional or similar experience.
• Successful, proven past performance in leading and managing multi-discipline project teams.
• Experience in project management, earned value management, risk management, and supply chain & subcontract management.
• Strong presence and communication skills with leadership, including oral presentations and written correspondence.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master of Science and/or MBA and 5 years of Defense Industry experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the defense aerospace market and experience working with US Navy program offices, or other Armed Services Program offices.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and ETC/EAC processes.
• Experience on Production programs.
• PMP certification.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $142205 - $241749
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.