Senior Program Manager, Large-Scale Defense Capital Projects

VetJobs; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & Benefits

Challenging Projects

Collaborative Environment

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

BAE Systems in Kingsport, TN seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multi-hundred-million-dollar capital projects at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery while communicating with executive leadership and government customers.

The role requires a engineering or business degree, 8+ years in defense/construction/oil gas, and strong communication and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant PM experience in Defense, Construction, or Oil/Gas/Chemical.
• Strong written and verbal communication with upper management and customers.
• Proficient in technical writing (proposals/SOW).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale capital projects.
• Manage project finances, budgets, and financial targets.
• Provide regular status updates to executives and customers.
• Oversee sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure quality.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project Leadership

Profit and Loss Management

Communication and Reporting

Sub-contractor and Supplier Management

Project Planning and Control

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification

DAWIA Level III Program Management

EVMS experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Job description

BAE Systems in Kingsport, TN seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multi-hundred-million-dollar capital projects at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery while communicating with executive leadership and government customers.

The role requires a engineering or business degree, 8+ years in defense/construction/oil gas, and strong communication and technical writing skills.