Program Manager II
About The Position
Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions across a vibrant, growing portfolio of opportunities in BAE’s Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area, part of one of the leading aerospace and defense companies. ECS’s Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) product line has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join the team. The Product Line is well positioned for growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. The F-15 JSI program manager will lead assigned engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) activities, as well as lead initial production build activities. This role will be based in Nashua, NH, with the potential for hybrid remote work when on-site presence is not required. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems and help us chart the course for the next generation of full spectrum electronic warfare.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience in program management and/or with functional activities related to the program lifecycle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience integrating scope, schedule, and budget for the successful execution of program objectives. Ability to develop and execute a program schedule and track status against that schedule.
- Experience with Operations and electronic hardware design, development, and test activities
- Proven track record working with financial analysts to achieve all financial objectives for the program using Earned Value Management techniques
- Strong ability to foster collaboration and lead teams, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment that requires a high degree of initiative, adaptability, and closure orientation.
- Demonstrated professionalism and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to interface and negotiate with and present to a variety of stakeholders including coworkers, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
Nice To Haves
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Demonstrated success in a program management role
- International Capture or Program Management
- Experience being Cost Account Manager (CAM)
- Skilled at creating, executing, and monitoring projects using Microsoft Project or similar applications
- Defense industry experience
- Production experience with electronic warfare products
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive project management for assigned program activities, ensuring program commitments are met, including achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
- Assist with managing customer and supplier relationships to maintain a win-win of program execution and future business and maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Measure and regularly report out on program results.
- Lead through inspiration and encouragement and foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement on the program team to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable outcomes.
- Demonstrate a leading role in promoting adherence to the company’s ethical standards and business practices; ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Assurance Framework and all other policies and requirements; provide for good stewardship of the assets of the business.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- an 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
