Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions Program Manager

BAE Systems • Huntsville, AL

13d • $136,000 - $231,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Precision Guidance and Sensor Solutions (PGSS) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee the design, development, integration, and initial production of our Semi-Active Laser Guided Seeker into a classified weapon. The successful candidate will act as the overall Program Manager for the program from business winning through sustainment phase, and will direct the efforts of cross-functional teams over the program life cycle. The Program Manager will also serve as the primary liaison and POC with Prime customer and/or Government representatives on technical and project issues. The ideal Program Manager should have a strong understanding of program management fundamentals, possess the ability to align and inspire a cross-functional, geographically-diverse team to deliver on time and under budget.

Requirements

• Possess 7+ years of experience of managing projects as a Program Manager.
• Weapons-related programs or background preferred
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills
• Possess strong communications skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of BAE Systems senior management regarding program performance status
• Have knowledge of hardware development and integration experience
• Strong risk and opportunity management
• Bachelor's Degree
• U.S Citizen
• Current security clearance of Secret
• Project Management or Project Engineering Management experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• PMP Certification
• Understanding of BAE Systems portfolio of products/technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in program management processes including program scoping and planning, risk and opportunity management, earned value management, etc.
• Experience in Seeker or Weapons Technology
• Experience working with Intellectual Property
• Development program management experience (hardware, software, and systems)

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of program execution and performance.
• Manage programs with the Life Cycle Management (LCM) Framework for phase and gate reviews
• Manage program cost, schedule, risk, and technical objectives
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical, manufacturing, and administrative staff
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer, leading program reviews, and resolving complex issues
• Establish and manage program milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans
• Use earned value, schedule and R&O management principles
• Support proposal development for follow on production contracts including negotiations, changes, and execution of all program terms and deliverables
• Manage Integrated Master Schedules, project budget management, and deliverables

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
• applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program

What This Job Offers

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