Program Manager III

BAE Systems, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Program Manager III to lead the Propulsor portfolio within CMS, delivering programs on schedule, within budget, and to quality. Responsibilities include managing contracts, communicating with stakeholders, and pursuing new business for submarine programs.

The role reports to the Director for Submarine Programs, is onsite in Louisville with a 9/80 schedule and up to 10% travel. Strong leadership and DoD program experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong customer focus and relationship building skills.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in Defense programs and Program/Project Management.
• Experience in Scope Management and Team/Cross-functional Leadership.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Production and Stakeholder Management/Influencing.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, toolsets, processes and governance.
• Ability to develop and implement program plans with goals, staffing and risk management.
• Ability to initiate and coordinate multiple tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing program execution to predictably achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Meeting financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.
• Preparing and presenting PMRs with information tailored to the appropriate level.
• Establishing program direction for the matrixed team across operations, engineering and others.
• Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including change management.
• Implementing actions to resolve issues, manage risks, and realize opportunities.
• Primary contact for clear, timely communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Pursuing and capturing new business in the submarine product area.
• Developing proposals and program plans from capture through execution.

Skills

Program management

Scope management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing/production

Cost estimating

Risk management

Communication

Defense programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

PMP

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager III for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in Louisville, KY. The program manager will be responsible for managing and delivering on our commitments in our Propulsor portfolio and is directly responsible for profit and loss on the highly complex programs. Provide a competitive advantage to the company by managing all the program's defined scope on schedule, within budget, and at the expected level of quality. This role primarily manages contracts and new business with existing customers. The role reports directly to the Director for Submarine Programs.

Location/Schedule/Travel

• This role is onsite in Louisville, KY
• The workday will begin around 7:00AM
• The role works on a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off
• There may be up to 10% domestic travel

The Program Manager Is Accountable For The Following

• Managing program execution to predictably achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives
• Meeting financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
• Preparing and presenting program management reviews (PMRs) with information tailored to the appropriate level
• Establishing program direction for the matrixed team (operations including supply chain and manufacturing, engineering, and/or others)
• Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management
• Implementing appropriate actions to resolve issues, manage risks, and realize opportunities
• Primary point of contact for providing clear, accurate, and timely communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Pursuing and capturing new business in the submarine product area
• Developing proposals and program plans that address the lifecycle of products from capture through execution

Responsibilities and day-to-day activities within this role include the following

• Responsible for on-time completion of deliverables
• Ensuring that the production team successfully manages material for manufacturing hardware including final processing, shipment/delivery coordination, and quality reviews
• Partners with project controls to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and manages the program team’s performance to the IMS
• Develops, creates, and reports on key program metrics including on-time delivery, material forecasts, hardware production and delivery forecasts, resource allocation, and performance to labor and material budgets
• Identifies and assesses performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develops and initiates improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilizes metrics to verify performance to plan
• Supports recurring status meetings with the program team and customer and program review meetings with business and customer leadership
• Hosts customer meetings at the Louisville factory, coordinates visits with export and security functions
• Presents new business opportunities to leadership and leads capture activities including proposal development

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Strong customer focus and relationship building skills
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in Defense programs
• Experience in Program/Project Management
• Experience in Scope Management
• Experience in Team/Cross-functional Leadership
• Experience in Manufacturing/Production
• Experience in Stakeholder Management/Influencing
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance
• Knowledge of program scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes
• Ability to develop and implement effective program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to achieve program objectives using a team-based approach that demonstrates the value of each team member
• Ability to effectively manage program complexities and structuring activities in times of ambiguity
• Ability to operate independently and proactively

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MBA or Master’s degree
• Professional Certifications (PMP)
• Experience in Defense (DoD)/Government Contracting
• Experience in a Firm Fixed Price Environment
• Experience in Control Account Management (CAM)
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in Engineering/Technology
• Experience in Operational Excellence (OE)
• Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Experience in Oracle or ERP
• Advanced Excel skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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 Platforms & Services

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. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair... just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.