Program Manager - Fort Wayne, IN

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager in its Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business area in Fort Wayne, Indiana, supporting Air Transport or Business Regional Aircraft product lines. The role manages production and sustainment activities to meet business commitments and achieve high customer satisfaction. Areas of focus include production delivery, quality and cost commitments; transitioning products from development into production; product reliability; component obsolescence; resolving production and field issues; and supporting special tooling and test equipment requirements.

The Program Manager provides leadership and management oversight to project teams or subteams, ensuring financial, schedule and technical objectives are met. The role is accountable for program execution, profitability, timeliness and overall success, and serves as the primary point of contact between BAE Systems and customers, suppliers and key customer stakeholders. This position requires U.S. citizenship pursuant to a government contract and uses a hybrid work format, splitting time between onsite and remote work. Travel is 10%; relocation is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
• Significant demonstrated experience leading and inspiring multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and contracts—in a high-tempo environment.
• Proven experience leading technical project teams; avionics experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep them on schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with suppliers, customers and diverse internal stakeholders.
• Experience interacting with relevant customers, such as aerospace or commercial primes, the Department of Defense, or airlines.
• Very strong presentation and organizational skills.
• High adaptability and a high degree of initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in new business capture.
• Experience in the development and production of relevant high-reliability technology.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a clearance; no current clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Master’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, management or a related discipline.
• Experience managing a production program.
• Experience in business case development, analysis and presentation.
• Experience as a New Business Capture Lead.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned programs’ cost, schedule, technical performance, quality and customer engagement, and ensure program commitments are met.
• Make timely decisions related to projects and ensure project objectives and customer satisfaction are achieved.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between BAE Systems and customers, suppliers and key customer stakeholders.
• Be accountable to Business Area Management for program execution, profitability, timeliness and overall success.
• Make cost-effective decisions and ensure projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit and cash flow.
• Lead or participate in creating new business strategies and developing strategic and financial plans.
• Lead or participate in creating new business opportunities and project proposals.
• Oversee production and sustainment activities, including delivery, quality and cost commitments, product transitions, reliability, obsolescence, production and field issues, and special tooling and test equipment support.

What This Job Offers

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