ACES Program Manager

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

44d•$149,603 - $254,317•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Compact EW Solutions organization in Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) business area is seeking a motivated Program Manager II to join our team to support an exciting, complex, and dynamic program. This role is ideal for a person with program execution experience who thrives in a fast paced environment and is ready to develop robust program management and leadership skills. This is a critical growth opportunity where you will be mentored while directly impacting the delivery of next generation electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. In CEMA we provide next generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to ensure unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions in BAE’s Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line. Lead a ramp to rate program to support a long-term production program that is currently in engineering development (EMD) and has a low rate production (LRP) on contract. Prepare the organization for a very large ramp by managing $80m investment in equipment, facilities, test stands, suppliers, etc..ensuring readiness for FRP contracts of $400m per year. Work closely with the functional leads to support program execution for this effort as well as all supporting contracts. Be results-oriented, have a disciplined process management skillset, and show strong technical acumen driving cross-organizational issues and projects to resolution.

Requirements

US Citizen with Secret clearance and ability to achieve SAP/SAR
Bachelors degree in a technical or business related discipline
Ten years Defense industry experience
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams
A desire to learn and an aptitude for working in a fast paced, highly technical environment
Project management or program office experience or experience leading a team

Nice To Haves

Experience interfacing with customers
Experience on development and production programs
Risk and opportunity management experience
CAM and EVM experience
Proposal experience

Responsibilities

Lead a ramp to rate program to support a long-term production program that is currently in engineering development (EMD) and has a low rate production (LRP) on contract.
Manage $80m investment in equipment, facilities, test stands, suppliers, etc. to prepare the organization for a very large ramp, ensuring readiness for FRP contracts of $400m per year.
Work closely with the functional leads to support program execution for this effort as well as all supporting contracts.
Be results-oriented, have a disciplined process management skillset, and show strong technical acumen driving cross-organizational issues and projects to resolution.