Information Technology Project Manager

Job Description

BAE Systems takes pride in leading new intiatives in Technology and Innovation, which is what this opportunity embodies. We are seeking an Information Technology Project Manager to join our team in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will have Project Management experience with a focus on transition management and execution of deliverables. Responsible for leading complex IT initiatives from initiation through successful delivery and transition to operational support. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and strategic thinking to bridge the gap between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. The manager will develop and execute comprehensive transition plans, ensuring that new systems, applications, and processes are seamlessly integrated into the business-as-usual (BAU) environment with minimal disruption. A key component of this position is the relentless focus on producing high-quality, measurable deliverables that meet stakeholder requirements, budget constraints, and project timelines. The successful candidate must be highly adaptable and skilled in both traditional waterfall and agile methodologies to navigate the complexities inherent in large-scale IT projects.

Additional Responsibilities are focused on the following:

• Monitor program timelines, milestones, and resource usage
• Evaluate existing client operations, and define the management approach for the team
• Design the governance and program management office framework
• Develop or manage the development of roles and responsibilities for the organization structure
• Estimate and specify PMO resource needs. Communicate those needs to the People workstream and participate in interviews as needed.
• Specify technical and facilities requirements. Communicate those requirements to the appropriate personnel and verify their completion.
• Verify that the PMO and governance functions are ready for go-live date in production

This candidate shall be located within 50 miles of Washington, DC.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Skills:

• Minimum/General Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of Project Management with a Bachelor's
• DoDM former DoD M) Intermediate (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) qualification (e.g. Security+ CA) within 6 months of starting position
• Secret Clearance (Active)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• ITIL v4
• PMI-PMP
• Agile Cert - SAFE or PMI-ACP
• SCRUM Master experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $ $

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.

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 team—making 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 do—from 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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.