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Program Manager

Program Manager

BAE SystemsFort Walton Beach, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Program Manager

This Program Manager position is with Integrated Sensing & Flight Systems business unit, based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. BAE Systems has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing Instrumentation Radar Systems, Electro-Optical Systems, Test Range Asset Modernizations and Upgrades. Our capabilities include design, fabrication and integration of hardware and software to support a wide variety of test range requirements including RF and Electro Optical (EO) TSPI Instrumentation, Threat Simulators, CW Doppler and EO Behavioral Systems, Drop and No-Drop Bomb Scoring Systems, Telemetry Systems and Flight Termination Systems. The technologies and resources of BAE Systems is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, integrating, and sustaining sensor products required for global customer test ranges, aviation test flight facilities, and other launch facilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Defines the objectives and strategies of the program, to include strategic and company objectives consistent with customer and contract requirements
  • Facilitates the timely planning of the program consistent with program requirements and objectives
  • Assigns areas of responsibility for the program and communicates plan
  • Conducts regular reviews of program performance, evaluating the current and projected status against the approved plan
  • Assures the optimum utilization of program resources. Assures effective management of subcontracts and execution of the program material plan
  • Leads project teams and facilitates the communication and interaction among project and task managers and staff
  • Controls the timely start and completion of program tasks to assure fulfillment of program cost and schedule objectives
  • Manages the program to assure closure of program objectives efficiently and as early as practical
  • Maintains accurate records of program data, deliverable items, and material
  • Coordinates with customers to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

  • Bachelor's Degree & 8 year(s) related technical and program management background
  • Knowledge of and experience with project execution through a phased process (Life Cycle Management) and the reviews and metrics associated with assessing progress throughout that cycle
  • Proven experience managing program scope, schedule, and budget with both external and internal team / customer
  • Experience managing development, prototype-build, and product deliverable contracts and scope of work.
  • Strong programmatic skills in Critical Path Scheduling and Earned Value Management
  • Strong interpersonal skills to lead cross functional teams towards common goals
  • Ability to resolve conflict and lead effective team communication
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, with high level of Excel and MS Project experience
  • Experience with DoD contracts and project management
  • Experience with technical product development and / or production programs
  • Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

  • PMP Certification
  • Proven experience leading complex product development and production programs
  • Experience delivering product and collaborating with instrumentation test range customers
  • Process improvement experience, Lean-Six-Sigma or similar
  • Pay Information :

    Full-Time Salary Range : $106654 - $181311

    Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

    About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security :

    BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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