Project Manager - Tech

Job Description
In this role, you are the bridge that connects high-level strategic planning with the tactical, day-to-day execution on the AFTC program ensuring that every technical milestone is met with precision and every resource is optimized for success. The Technical Project Manager oversees and manages the technical aspects of the program and serves as a liaison between the Program Manager and the program execution team (Engineering, Production, and Integration). You are responsible for translating business objectives into actionable technical plans, ensuring that the project remains on track, on budget, and aligned with BAE Systems' rigorous quality standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: works with the Program Manager and team to identify the specific technical and business resources required for success.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Receives direction from the program manager, spearheading the projects execution through the build phases, manages and executes detailed schedules, and prepares comprehensive status reports for leadership.
• Leadership & Guidance: Provides critical technical and analytical guidance to the program manager to overcome engineering hurdles, production challenges, and integration troubleshooting during the build sequence of the program.
• Operational Oversight: Organizes and works with multidisciplinary teams through complex assembly and build sequences, ensuring a seamless transition from design to physical integration.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Proficiencies

• Cost Management: Proven ability to manage project budgets, track expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Schedule Integration: Intermediate-level proficiency in scheduling tools and methodologies to manage critical paths and deliverables.
• Technical Mastery: Deep technical proficiency within the relevant engineering domain to provide credible guidance and oversight.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate, and lead diverse teams through the rigors of high-stakes assembly and build phases.
• 10 Years of Project Management experience,
• Business Management, STEM degree

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with MRP tools
• Project Management Professional Certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.