Senior Program Manager III - Seeker Solutions (Hybrid)

BAE Systems Plc•Huntsville, AL

43d•$150,370 - $255,630•Hybrid

About The Position

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. See what you're missing! Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics -from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first, exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. BAE Systems' Electronic Systems Sector is seeking a Program Manager for the XM1155 guided Artillery Long-Range Projectile program and derivative efforts. XM1155 is an advanced, cannon-launched projectile under development for defeat of fixed and moving targets in contested environments at twice the range of existing cannon-launched precision guided munitions. The role resides in the Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PS) business area. With facilities in Huntsville AL, Hudson, NH, and Cedar Rapids, IA; PS designs and manufactures state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. The individual selected for this exciting and challenging position will manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute the XM1155 Program. The individual will be responsible for ensuring achievement of financial, schedule, and technical performance objectives. The selected candidate will also assist capture of follow on XM1155 contracts and have the opportunity to participate in the generation of new business for the company. Dependent upon the candidates qualification and performance, additional programs may be added to scope. Critical to alignment with our cultural principles, the individual must also model and demonstrate strong commitment to ethics, safety and security. The ideal candidate is an experienced Program Manager and able to run a $100M+ development effort of a next generation 155mm Artillery precision guidance kit program with a transition to production follow-on expected after a roughly 3-5 year development and testing cycle. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of program management experience and direct experience in leading a program through an engineering, manufacturing, and development (EMD) phase.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 10 years of related experience
Track record of success in planning and executing large, complex programs: >$50M in size with elements of hardware, software, and systems engineering development.
Experience working with geographically dispersed, cross-functional project teams, using strong communication and collaboration skills to successfully manage assigned program(s)
Ability to understand and communicate with senior management regarding program performance status (cost/ schedule/ resources/ risk)
Demonstrated expertise in program management processes including program planning, risk and opportunity management, earned value management
Experience with DoD contract execution, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracts and customer relationship management
Track record of developing and nurturing a positive, high-performance culture

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
Master's Degree
Program Lifecycle Management experience of engineering, manufacturing, and development phases with transition to production phase.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Understanding of BAE Systems portfolio of products/technologies
Understanding of the DoD acquisition environment and processes
Preferred experience in Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) family of munitions and their application in gun-launched munitions. More specifically experience in seeker development programs, missile based radar systems, cannon artillery systems, tracking algorithm software development programs and flight test.
Preferred experience with US Army Long Range Precision Fires community as well as Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) and Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS).
Capture and/or proposal experience
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute the XM1155 Program
ensuring achievement of financial, schedule, and technical performance objectives
assist capture of follow on XM1155 contracts
participate in the generation of new business for the company
model and demonstrate strong commitment to ethics, safety and security

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards