Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager II (PM) to lead Air & Missile Defense (AMD) programs in Minneapolis, MN; this position could also be filled in Huntsville, AL. The AMD Directorate is part of the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business and is responsible for developing and producing High Power Microwave (HPM) systems for the AMD Directorate. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering scope on our HPM program. The role reports directly to the Program Director High Power Microwave.
The successful candidate will have significant experience managing similar complex and high dollar value development programs. Additionally, they will have demonstrated leadership working closely with Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Operations, and Engineering in high priority programs. The HPM PM will ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives, and support other PGM Directorate initiatives such as development of strategic and financial plans for the Directorate.
Location/Schedule/Travel:
The Program Manager is accountable for the following:
Responsibilities and day-to-day activities within this role include the following:
Negotiates with and manages customer expectations
Lead program capture including proposal development, Bid Status Reviews (BSR), and Request for Bid Approval (RBA); engage BD in all pursuit activities; and lead fact-finding and contract negotiations with the customer
Lead program start-up, organization, planning, authorization of work, program management, and change management of program according to BAE Systems life cycle management (LCM) processes to include:
Governance including program cadence and metrics; rolling action item list; design to cost/price to win; IRAD/NBE/capital planning; should cost and affordability analyses; integrated program team (IPT) and control account manager (CAM) leadership; integrated master schedule (IMS) management and linkage to trackers; and earned value management (EVM)
Formal program reviews, including the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR)
SDRL, CDRL, and SOW validation and burn down; compliance and traceability to contract; and contract requirements flow down to suppliers
Risk and opportunity management, contingency management, program change control, and configuration management
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Technology Readiness (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) maturation
Develop comprehensive program/project plan from the statement of work (SOW), contract, and internal and external requirements
Develop product breakdowns (PBS), organizational breakdowns (OBS), and work breakdown structures (WBS)
In concert with project schedulers, IPT members, and functional leads, oversee IMS development including baseline budget and timeline detailed tasks using SOW, WBS, OBS, and PBS
Ensure program/project risks are identified and proactively managed by developing the risk management plan, leading initial risk identification and mitigation planning, and ensuring team is properly trained in risk management and participating in monthly risk reviews
Identify direct and indirect threats and opportunities, and implement actions to mitigate threats and capture opportunities
Responsible for completion of deliverables and on-time delivery
Assess and identify quality, design, materials, facilities, and workforce requirements required to reduce manufacturing risk
Lead make/buy and make/where strategies to support programs
Support development of long-term supplier strategy, multi-year strategic plan for the business area, and BAE Systems PGM strategy, identifying and developing new business opportunities
Represent the company at appropriate customer or sponsor meetings
Proactively keep upper management informed regarding program status and any technical, cost, schedule, or administrative problems within assigned programs
Establish, maintain, and promote effective customer relationships; coordinate work tasks with customer representatives and ensure customers are informed on status and progress of assigned programs
Coordinate program reviews and direct the preparation of status and progress reports
Regularly evaluate performance of assigned program tasks in terms of quality, cost control, and achievement of technical, schedule, performance, and contractual objectives
Facilitate effective and clear communication of program status, issues, and successes to all internal and external stakeholders
Identify and assess performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, initiate improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilizes metrics to verify performance to plan
Facilitate and attend supplier/subcontractor meetings and/or visits
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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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