Mgr III- Programs

BAE Systems•Manassas, VA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager II within the Advanced Microelectronics (AM) program area to support business growth. The AM program area develops state-of-the-art radiation-hardened Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technologies, products, and services for commercial, civil, and military space industries. This position, based in Manassas, Virginia, offers an opportunity to lead microelectronics technology development for space applications in a program management capacity, reporting to the AM Program Management Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field of study with program management experience preferably within the aerospace and defense industry.
Direct experience developing and executing a program schedule and subsequently tracking status against that schedule.
Direct experience integrating and managing technical scope, schedule, budget, risks & opportunities for the successful execution of large-scale projects or programs.
Previous management of customer relationships to maintain a win-win of program execution and future business.
Proven record of collaborating with Finance to achieve all monetary objectives in program management by use of earned value management techniques.
Sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
Working knowledge of digital and mixed-signal microelectronics technology development, including design, manufacturing, test, and quality methods.
Experience with the development of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and complex systems on a chip (SoC) at state-of-the-art technology nodes including 45nm, 12nm and below.
Familiarity with space and strategic environmental effects on microelectronics technology, including traditional and emerging markets.
Prior management of government research & development opportunity development, capture, and execution processes.
Working knowledge of U.S. government defense contract types and the risks associated with each.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in relevant technical field, with 12+ years experience.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead capture, planning, execution, and closeout of large ($50M+) microelectronics development programs.
Apply standard project management practices, including preparing cost proposals, establishing and tracking project management baselines, earned value management, and risk & opportunity management.
Leverage BAE Systems’ program lifecycle management and program management methodologies to maintain program control over cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations colleagues to identify and resolve technical, procurement, and manufacturing concerns.
Lead business capture processes prior to request for proposal (RFP) and guide proposal teams for large opportunities.
Collaborate with program directors, business development, and engineering in the identification of new business opportunities and execution strategies for Space Systems Product Lines.
Utilize effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with program teams, line and executive management, customers, and suppliers.
Represent BAE Systems as the primary customer interface for assigned AM programs.