Program Mgr II

BAE Systems • Herndon, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to join their technology-based program. This role will support a key functional program area, providing full lifecycle engineering support for systems monitoring and applications management services. Responsibilities include monitoring for enterprise system performance and availability, providing guidance and engineering for upgrades, systems modifications, and updates. The functional area also supports applications deployed across the sponsor's enterprise, encompassing release management, configuration management, and data analysis. This is described as a fast-paced, challenging, and career-rewarding experience focused on recruiting and developing top talent and solutions for a complex and high-profile government program.

Requirements

• Minimum of 11 years' experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMI PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or Leadership Coaching.
• Proven experience as a Lean Agile and leadership coach in an IT organization with Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, Operations, Software Development, Security, and Close Support.
• Experience coaching and facilitating team building and leadership offsite events.
• Experience as an Enterprise Scrum Master using Lean Agile.
• Experience setting up Jira projects.
• Experience facilitating division-level sprint planning.
• Ability to monitor multiple projects, identify risks, and communicate effectively to customers, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Outstanding communication skills, articulating complex issues to various audiences.
• Experience leading and managing enterprise-level projects using Project Management Framework (PMF) or Lean Agile.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities, and identify programmatic challenges and mitigation strategies.
• Experience leading infrastructure engineering projects using Agile methodology.
• Knowledge in the entire development system life cycle.
• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, Agile, ITIL or other related Certifications.
• Quality processes including ISO, Six Sigma, CMMi.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle engineering support for systems monitoring and applications management services.
• Monitor enterprise system performance and availability.
• Provide guidance and engineering for upgrades, systems modifications, and updates.
• Provide operational support for applications deployed across the sponsor's enterprise.
• Manage release management, configuration management, and data analysis.
• Recruit and develop top talent and solutions.
• Monitor multiple projects, identify risks, and communicate effectively to customers, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Lead and manage enterprise-level projects using Project Management Framework (PMF) or Lean Agile.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Identify programmatic challenges and mitigation strategies.
• Lead infrastructure engineering projects using Agile methodology.
• Recommend changes for project success.
• Create and manage a shared pool of internal and subcontract resources.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on 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 for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
• Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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