Program Mgr I

BAE Systems • Maple Grove, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex development and transition‑to‑production programs within the Weapons Systems (WS) Advanced Programs Directorate. WS delivers advanced Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) and Armament solutions for the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and OSD Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO). This role manages high‑visibility programs, drives capture of new business, and ensures successful execution across cost, schedule, technical, and growth objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline and 8+ years of relevant Program Management experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Demonstrated experience leading high‑dollar, complex DoD development or EMD programs
• Proven leadership of matrixed engineering teams and major reviews
• Experience with competitive capture, proposal development, and EVMS
• Strong understanding of scope management, cost estimating, ETC/EAC processes, and operational excellence
• Experience leading risk and opportunity management activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Effective critical thinker able to operate independently in ambiguous environments

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Aerospace engineering development experience
• Familiarity with BAE LCM, Oracle/ERP systems, and advanced Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead complex development and production‑transition programs to achieve cost, profitability, schedule, and technical performance goals.
• Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) with full accountability for planning, budgeting, monitoring, and controlling assigned scope.
• Provide clear direction to a matrixed, cross‑functional program team including engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and field services.
• Establish and manage subcontractors and key suppliers across multiple geographic regions.
• Execute disciplined program planning, monitoring, change control, and risk/opportunity management aligned with BAE Life Cycle Management (LCM) processes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve program execution, performance efficiency, and cost structure.
• Meet financial commitments across orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.
• Lead end‑to‑end program capture efforts, including strategy development, competitive analysis, price‑to‑win alignment, and shaping customer requirements.
• Partner closely with Business Development to identify, qualify, and mature new opportunities in alignment with CSD’s strategic growth roadmap.
• Own proposal development, Bid Status Reviews (BSRs), and Request for Bid Approval (RBA) processes.
• Lead customer fact‑finding, negotiations, and contract shaping to position BAE Systems competitively.
• Drive make/buy, make/where, and supplier strategies that enhance competitive advantage and long‑term affordability.
• Support development of CSD’s multi‑year strategic plan, including investment planning, differentiation strategy, and future capability development.
• Represent the business at key customer engagements, industry events, and program strategy sessions to build strong customer relationships and influence acquisition pathways.
• Manage program cadence, governance, metrics, and Integrated Program Team (IPT) leadership.
• Execute formal design and program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Ensure robust compliance and traceability across SDRLs, CDRLs, SOW, and contract requirements.
• Lead maturation of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).
• Develop detailed program plans using SOW, WBS, PBS, and OBS structures.
• Oversee IMS development and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes including ETC/EAC.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while capturing opportunities that drive cost, schedule, or technical advantage.
• Assess design, material, facility, and workforce needs to reduce manufacturing and transition risk.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with customers, leadership, and cross‑functional partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned/required commensurate with PM responsibilities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior