Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management
Actively and effectively managing risks and opportunities
Indirectly managing, leading, and developing program team members across several functions
Making timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Continuously improving program performance including capturing, evaluating, and sharing good practice
Meeting financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
Pursuing and capturing new business in the assigned area
Responsibilities and day-to-day activities within this role include the following:
Responsible for completion of deliverables and on-time delivery
With respect to production, manages material for and manufacturing of hardware including final processing, shipment and delivery planning and coordination, and quality reviews
Manages operations, quality, engineering, and supporting functional resources to deliver program scope
Partners with project controls to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manages program team’s performance to the IMS
Develops, creates, and reports on key program metrics including on-time delivery, material forecasts, hardware production and delivery forecasts, resource allocation, and performance to labor and material budgets
Identifies and assesses performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develops and initiates improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilizes metrics to verify performance to plan
Supports recurring status meetings with the program team and customer and program review meetings with business and customer leadership
Hosts customer meetings at the Louisville factory including coordinating visits with security functions
Facilitates and attends source inspections and other supplier/subcontractor meetings and/or visits
Successfully navigates through cultural differences to understand unique customer customs, expectations, values, and priorities
Presents new business opportunities to leadership and leads capture activities including proposal development
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 8 years of Program Management or equivalent experience
Understanding and execution in the development of managing budgets and schedules to drive performance
Firm understanding of Earned Value Management and best practices
Understanding of Integrated Master Schedule development and operations
Experience in working with US Government contracts
Demonstrated leadership skills working within a matrixed organization across functional boundaries
Strength and experience in planning and organization
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
MBA or Master’s Degree relevant to program management and 10+ yrs experience
Security Clearance
PMP Certification
Experience in leading complex programs
Experience in working projects for the US Military
Experience working in a production environment
Excellent communication skills with experience in communicating with senior leadership internally and externally
Experience in engineering, finance, and/or contracts management
Demonstrated track record of driving and supporting achievement of financial, schedule, and technical objectives on prior projects
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.
