Program Mgr I

BAE Systems • Merrimack, NH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

FAST Labs innovates science, technology, and engineering breakthroughs for some of the toughest technology challenges in the defense, aerospace, power and propulsion, and security industries. This research and development (R&D) business, within BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector, collaborates with business areas across the company’s global enterprise to develop and implement advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing. We are looking for a Program Manager for the A3 product line within FAST Labs. A3’s charter is to “convert data into action.” Our organization champions a culture of exploration and foundational research, focusing on signal processing and exploitation, AI-enabled technologies, non-kinetic effects development, and information “sensemaking.” This Program Manager will manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute one or more programs simultaneously. They will ensure achievement of financial, schedule, and technical performance objectives. They will support new business capture as part of proposal development teams. They will be expected to model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety and security. The selected candidate will support programs with employees based out of Merrimack, NH and Arlington, VA. This position requires a comprehensive interface with the Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Security functions within the company as well as with internal and external customers to ensure that the portfolio’s financial, schedule and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved. You will have a significant opportunity to work with leaders in these areas and in the technical business areas defining future technology transition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience or Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
• Active DoW Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain DoW SCI and SAP Security clearances
• 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 and adaptability
• Strong Interpersonal and Leadership Skills – demonstrated experience being successful leading cross-functional teams
• Skilled communicator who influences and shapes the behavior and performance of teams executing complex requirements
• Strong presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of life cycle management
• Knowledge of defense contract types
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Strong communication skills
• RF, EW, and cyber knowledge and experience are a major plus
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of program initiation, planning and execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, customer engagement, etc.) and ensuring program commitments are met.
• Responsible and accountable to the Business for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success.
• Make decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensure assigned projects meet financial commitments and salients.
• Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
• Assist with managing customer (internal and external) and supplier relationships to maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement

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