Program Manager I - AMPV Capture

Job Description
What's it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, Inc., in the Combat Vehicles Systems group the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. Whether it's an advanced proposal or a long-running core contract, you will be a key part of an innovative and unique problem-solving team.
We are hiring a Program Manager for our Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Program Management team to support the Full Rate Production Program. This position will be an integral part of a diverse team of professionals and subject matter experts fulfilling challenging technical requirements for our dynamic customers. The Program Manager will support both longer term and urgent short duration projects proposal requirements. Team activities consist of a variety of tasks and work directives for the sustainment of the AMPV Family of Vehicles that include system design, procurement, fabrication, integration, testing and evaluation, installation, and fielding support for our AMPV Family of Vehicles. The Program Manager is a developmental role for candidates that are interested in our mission, excited about our programs, and want to build a strong foundation for a Program Management career with us.

• This position can be located at any major CMS site of Minneapolis, MN, Sterling Heights, MI, or York, PA.
• The role is Hybrid where you will be onsite a minimum of 3 days a week.
• Must be able to travel periodically to support program and customer meetings. With an average of 15% of travel.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and support program proposal management and execution plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are captured and scheduled.
• Support proposal / estimating, full rate production, Earned Value Management (EVM) analyses, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) analyses, and project subcontract and execution plan development.
• Support day-to-day activities to coordinate and manage AMPV projects for performance compliance with cost estimates, plan schedules, and status reporting requirements within established company practices to identify and mitigate program risks and meet project commitments.
• Development, analysis, and review of project reports and other program documentation.
• Monitor metrics and provide coordination and support, as required, to program leadership and program management reviews.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure estimates for contracts are within acceptable parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Support Program Risk Management, Supply Chain, and Subcontractor activities.
• Support process development, improvement, and implementation initiatives identifying technical and business resources needed.
• Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Support Program Management Reviews and Lifecycle Management activities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field of study) and 6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (scheduling, financial reporting, and analysis)
• Knowledge of Product Development or Sustainment
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to lead diverse matrixed team comprised of operations, production support, supply chain, engineers, logisticians, finance, scheduling, and other subject matter experts
• Ability to communicate effectively with excellent oral and written communications skills to express complex technical/operational concepts to program leadership, customers, superiors, staff, and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently to develop approaches to solutions
• Resourceful with strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter able to effectively build and lead teams
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Experience in Program/Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), or Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Experience in Risk and Opportunity Management (R&O)
• Experience in US Army program execution or US Military
• Experience in Windchill or other database software
• Experience in Web-based presentations

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270
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 naval 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.