Program Manager II, F-35 Performance Based Logistics

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we meet our customer's needs through the entire lifecycle of our Electronic Warfare (EW) products. From design and development to prototype and full rate production, to post-delivery product support, we deliver EW capability and readiness spanning the platform's entire operational service life.
Our F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Product Support team is seeking an experienced program manager to lead our F-35 Performance Based Logistics (PBL) program. As the PBL program manager you will be delivering EW system availability and affordability across the entire worldwide fleet of 1,000+ aircraft by optimizing fleet demands and driving efficient and effective returns and repairs in our Merrimack, NH sustainment center and with our government partners at the depot in Robins AFB, GA.
This position will report directly to the F-35 Lifecycle Product Support Director within the F-35 Solutions Product Line. There may be an opportunity for a hybrid schedule in the future, but for the foreseeable future this will be a full-time, onsite role based in Merrimack, NH (MER24 and MNH25).
This is a dynamic program management opportunity to lead major cornerstone program in the portfolio. Important elements for this position include: performance based / outcome based execution; product sustainment principles; customer engagement; strategy and planning; senior leader engagement; delivery on customer commitments; delivery on financial commitments; predictive analytics; leading a geographically dispersed team; direct supervisor responsibilities; team development and growth; being a key member of the F-35 Lifecycle Product Support leadership team.
F-35 Lifecycle Product Support covers a wide range of efforts to include Hardware and Software Sustainment, Field Mod Support, Depot Activation, Returns & Repairs Management, Integration Line infrastructure support and customer Reprogramming Labs.
Sustainment / Product Support experience is highly desired but not required.
In this job, you will:

• Take responsibility for management and execution of a contract.
• Prepare and/or review project execution plans and other documentation.
• Be intimately involved in budget/financial planning and reporting.
• Report status to product line and senior leadership.
• Develop customer relationships with regular communication.
• Drive program/contract success by delivering on our commitments in accordance with the expected behaviors, processes and guidance
• Actively promote a culture of inclusivity, safety, health, and personal well-being for the program team.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Demonstrated program/project management skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills (strategic thinking, business acumen, supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships)
• Familiarity with electronic warfare systems sustainment, depot repair and performance based logistics contracts
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Significant experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated mastery of Program Management, Life-Cycle Management and Risk & Opportunity Management
• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively build and lead teams

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.