Risk and Operations - Program Manager

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

10d•$118,095 - $200,762

About The Position

BAE Systems’ Electronic Combat Solutions business area is seeking a Program Manager for its Advanced Electronics Warfare Solutions Product Line. The position focuses on risk and operations, monthly program meetings, and Phase and Design Reviews in a fast-paced, complex product area developing and delivering Electronic Warfare products. The role is based in Southern New Hampshire and reports directly to the Program Area Director. The Program Manager serves as the programs’ risk officer, manages risk and opportunity activities using the IRIS software, and coordinates monthly reviews and meetings. The role also supports proposal development and management, cross-functional coordination, compliance, and tracking completion of program tasks and deadlines. It includes supporting Phase and Design Reviews through the Life Cycle Management System and coordinating with assessors, the chairperson, and program teams.

Requirements

Typically 4 or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter who drives actions to completion.
Strong communication skills for interacting with and presenting to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Highly motivated, with a solution-oriented and continuous-improvement mindset.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Serve as the programs’ risk officer and use the IRIS risk and opportunity management software.
Manage risk and opportunity activities in coordination with functional teams, including holding monthly meetings to mitigate risks and optimize opportunities.
Schedule and facilitate monthly risk and opportunity meetings, program management meetings, and pre-reviews for program performance reviews.
Support migration of Phase and Design Reviews into the Life Cycle Management System and maintain tracking to ensure required documents are completed.
Work with assessors, the chairperson, and program teams to ensure Phase and Design Reviews are successful.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, develop proposal content, and ensure consistency across proposals.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate with team members to ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met.