Program Manager II

Posted today

Top Secret

$146,670 - $249,330

Unspecified

Management

Westminster, CO (ON-SITE/OFFICE)

Job Description

Plan, organize, direct, and control all activities of a program to satisfy contractual requirements and meet financial commitments to the company, while ensuring strong employee and customer relations.

The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for overall program leadership, direction and guidance that ensures successful program execution in accordance with the budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work (SOW) and technical specifications.
• Focal point for establishing program execution goals and strategy in a fast paced and often dynamic environment. Create the vision that energizes and enables the team to win and deliver new technologies to market.
• Act as the main interface with the Customer and BAE Systems stakeholders on all program related subjects.
• Lead technical, manufacturing, and subcontracts staff in execution of the contract.
• Responsible for the program's major metrics - sales, bookings, profit, and the customer relationship.
• Review and evaluate the program status on a continuing basis and work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required.
• Work closely with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) management to communicate program progress and resolve issues and concerns.
• Work with Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU) management to ensure the program is staffed with appropriate skill levels and that work is being accomplished according to plan.
• Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures and guidelines; negotiate acceptance / approval of all program plans with internal interfaces and the customer.
• Coordinate the shared use of capital assets and company facilities with other programs.
• Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed down to the internal team and subcontractors.
• Develop and monitor fidelity of the program baseline including definition of tasks, program budgets and program schedules.
• Employ proactive risk & opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential program issues and improvements.
• Employ Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and practices including variance reporting.
• Lead in the development of program add-on/follow-on activities including capture planning, program execution strategies, definition of assumptions and ground rules, and developing executable program plans.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities in support of new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new customers and programs.
• Lead technical, contracts, and subcontracts staff in monitoring performance of subcontractors performing on the contract.
• Direct the work of program leads and other designated staff supporting contract execution, delegate critical functions, as required.
• Provide leadership to the program team, balancing the needs of the program with individual expectations. Be an advocate for career development of members of the program team.
• Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission, are fully engaged and empowered to execute, and are recognized for their performance.
• Resolve conflicts, demands and priorities on assigned programs.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 10 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required as well as ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret.
• Experience in program and procurement management responsibilities for tactical hardware.
• Demonstrate ability to work successfully with demanding customers, difficult schedules, and technically challenging projects.
• Ability to utilize standard program status tools including:
• Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) including variance reporting.
• Program performance reporting status including program highlights, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), schedule progress, technical status and Customer Relations.
• Understanding of the risk and opportunity management process as related to program plan.
• Understanding of Change Control process to control, monitor and resolve internal and external changes related to Program plan.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent presentation development and delivery skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with general government contractual requirements.
• Experience with an ISO 9001 environment.
• Familiarity with fast-paced product development, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) challenges.

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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

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