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What s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation s biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. Whether it s an innovative proposal or a long-running core contract, you will be a key part of an innovative, and unique problem-solving team.

As a Program Manager, you can help our teams solve some of the most complex challenges all while growing your own career. Our benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep nations safe.

As a Program Manager, you will:

• Lead all external communications with the customers and senior leadership team

• Develop and track new and existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and multiple metrics to evaluate overall program performance through the use of our Earned Value Metrics System (EVMS)

• Ensure the successful execution of programs during pre-production, production, and avail closeout phases

• Hold all departments accountable for meeting schedule and cost goals throughout the duration of each project

• Maintain/develop our current Lifecycle Management System, through the use of the Earned Value Management System and daily observation of each project

• Works with the logistics, procurement, and materials team to communicate project demands for materials in alignment with the schedule

• Review quality key performance indicators to evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement across all trades working on project (Craft and Non-Craft)

• Monitors and manages the Change Process across all departments; monitor incoming change from our customers, ensure change is processed quickly and accurately through our contracts/sun-contracts team, ensure change is quickly incorporated and funded into our integrated schedule, and monitor successful execution within production

• Monitor TIP/OQE completion to support project quality requirements and schedule goals

• Monitor cost and schedule performance across all departments; evaluate performance weekly and develop mitigation plans with Ships Management teams as required

• De-conflict subcontractor issues as required (along with Ship Manager), in alignment with overall schedule goals

• Work with Ship Managers to develop area management plans prior to the start of production (work strategy, sequencing, temp services arrangements, etc.) with the facilities, planning, and production teams and support departments; Ship Manager to execute once work has begun

• Exercise judgement in evaluating and proactively anticipating schedule and budget deviations; provide solutions to Ship Manager for resolution

• Coordinate communication and feedback with customer (IDRs, CFRs, etc.) to resolve technical issues where additional guidance is required (PM operates at SWRMC level; SM operates at Ship s Force level)

• Understand and adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and commercial standards as required

• Manage conflict in a collaborative working environment; support meetings and tasking as assigned by Director of Programs

• Support other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Finance, or similar field and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience

• Experience in Program/Project Management

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments and monitor performance (EVM, KPIS, Metrics, etc.)

• Experience in developing concepts, plans, and schedules and effectively communicating them to others

• Experience in organizing, planning, and prioritizing projects, requirements, and resources on short-term and/or long-term basis

• Ability to identify and analyze problems and collaborate to explore solutions

• Ability to compute, analyze, and statistical or financial data for reporting purposes

• Ability to compile data and develop status reports and presentations for leadership and customers

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within internal and external stakeholders

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Experience in Government/Commercial New Construction Shipbuilding or Ship Repair

• Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Experience in Financial Management

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

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