Program Mgr II

Job Description

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with the majority of time spent on site with opportunity for flexibility during the week to work remote.

Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions across a vibrant, growing portfolio of opportunities in BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) Sector, part of one of the leading aerospace and defense companies.

BAE's Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager II to join the team in the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) product line. The Product Line is well positioned for growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. The program manager will lead efforts throughout the program life-cycle, including, but not limited to, new business capture, engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), as well as follow on low rate initial production (LRIP). This role will be based in downtown Nashua, NH, with the potential for hybrid remote work when on-site presence is not required.

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 and help us chart the course for the next generation of full spectrum electronic warfare.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and proactive project management for assigned program activities, ensuring program commitments are met, including achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Assist with managing customer and supplier relationships to maintain a win-win of program execution and future business and maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company as needed.
• Measure and regularly report out on program results, including to senior leadership.
• Lead through inspiration and encouragement and foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable outcomes.
• Demonstrate a leading role in promoting adherence to the company's ethical standards and business practices; ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Assurance Framework and all other policies and requirements; provide for good stewardship of the assets of the business.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety and security objectives and policies.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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 team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Required Skills and Education

• Experience integrating scope, schedule, and budget for the successful execution of program objectives. Ability to develop and execute a program schedule and track status against that schedule.
• Demonstrated success with risk and opportunity management, defense contract types, and partnering with Finance to apply Earned Value Management techniques.
• Highly developed collaboration and leadership skills with demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional colleagues.
• Capable of working independently and within team(s) to solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment that requires a high degree of initiative, adaptability, and closure orientation.
• Demonstrated professionalism and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to interface and negotiate with and present to a variety of stakeholders including coworkers, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of Government contracting, current acquisition trends and customer / competitor behaviors is a positive.
• Proficiency with business tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Typically a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience in program management and/or with functional activities related to the program lifecycle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.