Program Manager III

Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager III to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in Sterling Heights, MI and York, PA. The Program Manager will lead the management of Contracts, Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Life Cycle Management, Logistics, Operations, and Security aspects of the M88 Recovery Family of Vehicles (FOV) Systems and Technical Support (STS) Program. As life-cycle manager for the M88FOV STS efforts, you are directly responsible for profit and loss on a highly complex program involving the production and technical support of combat vehicle products. This role will also include responsibility for growing the business through international opportunities for the Recovery products.

Location/Schedule/Travel:

• This role can be based out of Sterling Heights, MI or York, PA.

• This is a Hybrid role where you will work onsite 3 days and remote 2 days each week, based on business needs.

• There will be up to 25% of travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide competitive advantage to the company by managing the project/program's defined scope on schedule, within budget, and at the expected level of quality.

• Develop proposals and program plans that address the lifecycle of products from capture through production and post-production support.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and manage stakeholder communications with cross-functional teams, customers, and management on programmatic issues.

• Serve as a trusted program leader responsible for profit and loss and serve as an internal management interface.

• Responsible for program performance including cost, schedule, quality, technical, and supply chain performance.

• Utilize Program/Project Management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance to plan and monitor performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

• Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.

• Document project management activities captured in project plans to include integrated activities, interfaces, milestones, and deliverables.

• Plan, prioritize, direct, and document project/program scope to include required work to complete the project/program successfully after defining project success criteria, capturing project/program and product scope in a work breakdown structure, obtaining project/program acceptance, and monitoring, controlling, and communicating the status.

• Lead Scope Management and Cost Estimating including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.

• Maintain budget responsibilities and accountability for profit and loss of contracts and for the technical support of products.

• Evaluate and suggest practices and procedures across the Line of Business to promote greater cost effectiveness and efficiency.

• Lead change management and process improvement activities to further our competitive advantage.

• Lead Program Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management activities to include identification and development of risk mitigation plans.

• Assess metrics for risk and opportunity management, including risk and opportunity response planning such as contingency planning and allocation.

• Recognize innovative insights and implement innovative and creative solutions.

• Effectively manage program complexities and structuring activities in times of ambiguity.

• Manage and influence with internal and external stakeholders.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel, identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the project team.

• Prepare and deliver oral or written project progress reports and briefings for management and internal or external customers.

• Actively promote a culture of safety and personal well-being.

• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience

• Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain

• Experience in Program/Project Management, leading P&L

• Experience in Planning, Requirements Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Budgeting, Resource Allocation

• Experience in Program Risk and Opportunity Management, identifying and developing risk mitigation plans

• Experience in People Management/Leadership, leading and integrating diverse, matrixed teams

• Knowledge of Program Scope Management and Cost Estimating including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes

• Knowledge of Program/Project Management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance

• Ability to effectively manage program complexities and structuring activities in times of ambiguity

• Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple contracts, program activities, and functional groups

• Ability to engage cross-functional teams to understand multiple product structures to develop strategies for planning and executing the work to minimize duplicate/overlapping activities

• Ability to work with personnel in contracts, engineering, finance, facilities, logistics, material planning, supply chain, quality, operations, and USG agencies including DCMA and TACOM

• Ability to act independently within established guidelines

• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Highly effective critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Highly proficient communicator and presenter with excellent written and verbal skills

• Microsoft Office proficient

• Ability to travel 25%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MBA or Graduate Degree

• PMP Certified

• Broad knowledge of Finance, Operations, and General Management

• Knowledge of Military Operations and Government Procurement System

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense Engineering

• Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)

• Experience in Control Account Manager (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

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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