Project Manager - AFRL

BAE Systems•Bath Township, OH

3d•$88,189 - $149,922•Onsite

About The Position

Join a fast-paced team of engineers creating software products for joint operations and military medical communities. The Project Manager works alongside BAE Systems and U.S. Air Force developers and engineers to deliver technologies that enhance military capabilities. The team creates user-driven applications to optimize human-machine performance in next-generation Air Force systems, using modern hardware and software practices and maintaining close feedback loops with Special Warfare and Defense Health Agency medical personnel. The role offers direct collaboration with users to develop solutions that help them accomplish missions and save lives. The position is part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, whose technical talent and organizational leadership support delivery of high-impact technologies. The Project Manager facilitates Agile team operations, maintains a prioritized product backlog, coaches teams in Agile practices, removes impediments, coordinates work across teams, and supports continuous improvement and predictable delivery. This is an on-site position requiring work at the primary work location five days each normally scheduled week. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in a related field plus 4 or more years of related experience.
A higher-level degree, such as a master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience per degree; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret clearance and required installation/network access.
Proficiency with Jira and GitLab.
Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and servant-leadership abilities.
Ability to identify team bottlenecks, analyze root causes, and guide teams toward actionable improvements.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, UX, and QA.
Competence in delivering transparent metrics and guiding data-informed planning decisions.
Solid understanding of Agile roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and how they function in a scaled environment.
Willingness and eligibility to be submitted for applicable clearance/access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and ability to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Experience with iOS software development or testing.
Understanding of modern software delivery practices, such as CI/CD and DevOps.
Ability to facilitate workshops, team health assessments, and conflict resolution.
Experience supporting distributed or hybrid teams.
Knowledge of organizational change management and continuous improvement methods.
Fluency in building dashboards and metrics visualizations for team performance insights.
Experience working in environments with complex dependencies or multi-team coordination needs.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Partner with leadership, end users, subject matter experts, and customers to maintain a healthy, prioritized product backlog aligned with product goals.
Guide teams in applying Agile principles, identifying process gaps, and driving continuous improvement.
Remove impediments and coordinate across teams or departments to keep work progressing efficiently.
Coach engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners on Agile best practices, team collaboration, and predictable delivery.
Support cross-team alignment, dependency management, and release coordination in multi-team environments.
Encourage a culture of accountability and high-quality delivery.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.