Utilize industry knowledge, team-first mentality, and positive attitude to drive success.
Execute programs from proposal through contract closeout phase, preparing plans and developing or assisting with project cost estimates and proposal deliverables.
Prepare project execution plans and identify technical and business resource needs
Proactively and collaboratively support review work statements / scope to ensure they are adequately defined and executable
Coordinate project activities, deliverables, and action items with production, planning, contracts, supply chain, finance, etc. to ensure successful project execution
Lead teams and have links to production leadership to provide direction around adherence to safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
Coordinate with assigned team members daily; lead, coach, and hold team accountable to supporting efficient production efforts for timely execution of project.
Execute processes and develop management plans with the project/ship manager and operations, anticipating and resolving schedule and budget deviations to meet management and project requirements.
Hold departments accountable for meeting schedule and cost goals, maintaining the lifecycle management system process and using EVMS Practices
Communicate material demands and coordinate activities, deliverables, and action items.
Manage the change process, ensuring changes are quickly incorporated and funded.
Evaluate performance, develop mitigation plans, and resolve subcontractor issues as needed.
Develop, monitor and communicate program metrics (KPIs) including budget and schedule and prepare status reports and recovery plans using EVMS practices to inform leadership and customers. Evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement across all trades working on project (Craft and Non-Craft).
Maintain/develop new processes and procedures to promote safe, efficient work execution
Work with the logistics, procurement, and materials team to communicate project demands for materials in alignment with the schedule.
Support efficient execution of production by removing barriers.
Exercise judgement in evaluating and proactively anticipating schedule and budget deviations.
Ensure risks and opportunities are properly captured, appropriate risk mitigation activities are identified, and risk mitigation is effective and communicate appropriate program metrics to leadership and customers.
Understand and adhere to applicable standards and laws, coordinating with various departments for successful project execution.
Primary interface with customer, maintain and promote good customer relationships
Coordinate communication and feedback with customer (IDRs, CFRs, etc.) to resolve technical issues where additional guidance is required (PM operates at MARMC level; SM operates at Ship’s Force level).
Manage conflict collaboratively and support meetings and tasks assigned by the Director of Programs.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience
Must have experience in the US Navy Ship Repair industry leading a project from a Program and/or Project Manager type role.
Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling processes
Experience in Program Management/PMO
Experience in People Management/Leadership
Experience in Cross-functional team leadership to deliver commitments
Experience in Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Maritime, or similar industry
Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and Commercial standards
Ability to develop concepts, plans, schedules, and budgets and effectively communicate them to the team to align cross-functional goals
Ability to organize and prioritize project schedules and requirements on short-term and long-term basis
Ability to monitor performance through KPIs and metrics, analyze data, and deliver status reports and presentations to leadership and customers
Ability to identify, analyze, and understand problems and collaborate to explore creative solutions
Ability to lead, mentor, coach, train, and support succession planning
Ability to manage stakeholders, influence, and negotiate
Ability to adapt to high volume workloads
Excellent organizational and follow through skills
Strong planning, coordination, and organization skills
Good reasoning and decision-making skills
Strong collaboration skills to foster a team culture
Ability to effectively use written and oral communication skills; interact with managers, staff, co-workers, and others encountered in the course of work; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work-related documents and communicate substantively about them either verbally or in writing; communicate interactively and make presentations effectively.
Proficiency in M365 and SharePoint
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master’s Degree or MBA
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Experience in Defense, Ship Repair or Maritime Industries
Experience in marine facilities modernization/upgrade projects
Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar certification
Experience in Process Improvement, Change Management, or Transformational Leadership
Strong Business and Financial Acumen
Ability to hold yourself and others accountable
Ability to remain agile in a dynamic environment
Advanced Data Analytics and Reporting skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
