Acoustics Production Program Manager

BAE Systems•Hudson, NH

3d•$149,603 - $254,317•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a self-motivated and experienced program manager to manage $200M in acoustic transducer production projects. 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. Reporting to the Maritime Sensors & Systems Program Area Director, this role will require strong cross functional leadership and customer management to operate in this dynamic environment balancing program execution as well as supporting new business initiatives. The candidate must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, FAST Labs technologists, and all Program Office functional leadership to assure deliveries continue to exceed customer commitments and achievement of financial commitments to the company. Manages, coordinates, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes projects for transition to production and production of acoustic transducer equipment. Participates in the support of new business and in the development of proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
Successful, proven past performance in leading and managing multi-discipline defense project teams in a high tempo environment.
Expertise in project management, earned value management, risk management, and supply chain & subcontract management.
Experience in management of defense production projects.
Strong executive presentation and organizational skills.
Excellent communication in customer setting.
US citizenship status required due to government contract.

Nice To Haves

Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration.
Experience transitioning capability and products from FAST Labs and into production.
Experience with programs dealing with acoustic transducer systems and equipment.
Experience in the defense aerospace market and working with US Navy program offices.
Experience in new business capture.
Experience in business case development, analysis, and presentation.
US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management oversight for acoustics production projects, assuring the team’s Program Area and Product Line objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
Responsible and accountable to the Program Area and Product Line Management for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success. Makes timely decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensures assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash.
Accountable for all aspects of assigned program’s execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risk management, and customer engagement) throughout all the Life Cycle Management (LCM) phases, ensuring program commitments are met while having the authority to make cogent and timely decisions related to the project.
Acts as the primary point of contact between BAE Systems and the customer program office, suppliers, and key customer stakeholders.
Excellent executive presence and communication skills, including oral presentations and written correspondence.
Exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills while interfacing with program team members, company personnel, suppliers, and customers.
Improves our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, workplace flexibility, modeling inclusive behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement.