Program Manager II - Phased Array and RF Technologies

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

4d•$146,670 - $249,330•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, organize, direct, and control all activities of a program to satisfy contractual requirements and meet financial commitments to the company, while ensuring strong employee and customer relations. The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.

Requirements

BS/BA in related field plus 10 years or more related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
A current, active Secret security clearance is required as well as ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret.
Experience in program and procurement management responsibilities for tactical hardware.
Demonstrate ability to work successfully with demanding customers, difficult schedules, and technically challenging projects.
Ability to utilize standard program status tools including:
Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) including variance reporting.
Program performance reporting status including program highlights, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), schedule progress, technical status and Customer Relations.
Understanding of the risk and opportunity management process as related to program plan.
Understanding of Change Control process to control, monitor and resolve internal and external changes related to Program plan.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent presentation development and delivery skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with general government contractual requirements.
Experience with an ISO 9001 environment.
Familiarity with fast-paced product development, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) challenges.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall program leadership, direction and guidance that ensures successful program execution in accordance with the budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work (SOW) and technical specifications.
Focal point for establishing program execution goals and strategy in a fast paced and often dynamic environment. Create the vision that energizes and enables the team to win and deliver new technologies to market.
Act as the main interface with the Customer and BAE Systems stakeholders on all program related subjects.
Lead technical, manufacturing, and subcontracts staff in execution of the contract.
Responsible for the program’s major metrics – sales, bookings, profit, and the customer relationship.
Review and evaluate the program status on a continuing basis and work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required.
Work closely with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) management to communicate program progress and resolve issues and concerns.
Work with Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU) management to ensure the program is staffed with appropriate skill levels and that work is being accomplished according to plan.
Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures and guidelines; negotiate acceptance / approval of all program plans with internal interfaces and the customer.
Coordinate the shared use of capital assets and company facilities with other programs.
Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed down to the internal team and subcontractors.
Develop and monitor fidelity of the program baseline including definition of tasks, program budgets and program schedules.
Employ proactive risk & opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential program issues and improvements.
Employ Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and practices including variance reporting.
Lead in the development of program add-on/follow-on activities including capture planning, program execution strategies, definition of assumptions and ground rules, and developing executable program plans.
Participate in proposal preparation activities in support of new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new customers and programs.
Lead technical, contracts, and subcontracts staff in monitoring performance of subcontractors performing on the contract.
Direct the work of program leads and other designated staff supporting contract execution, delegate critical functions, as required.
Provide leadership to the program team, balancing the needs of the program with individual expectations. Be an advocate for career development of members of the program team.
Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission, are fully engaged and empowered to execute, and are recognized for their performance.
Resolve conflicts, demands and priorities on assigned programs.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards