Program Manager II

Job Description
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Join a dynamic team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions across a vibrant, growing portfolio of opportunities in BAE's Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area, part of one of the leading aerospace and defense companies. ECS's Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager II to join the team. The Product Line is well positioned for growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. The program manager will lead, engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) activities, and cross-functional relationships through multiple life cycle phases. This role will be based in Totowa NJ, with the potential for hybrid remote work when on-site presence is not required.
The individual selected for this role will work closely with the functional leads to support the execution of programs for customers. This is a result-oriented position and it requires a disciplined process management skillset, strong technical acumen, and experience driving cross-organizational issues and projects to resolution. The Program Manager will be the main point of contact to the Government and will provide the overall leadership to personnel on the program. The successful candidate will use the full breadth of company resources to solve our customers' challenges and provide the Warfighter a mission-critical advantage.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• US Citizen, Secret Clearance with ability to achieve TS/SCI/SAP/SAR.
• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Minimum 5 year of Defense Industry experience.
• Program management experience or managing multiple contract awards.
  Excellent program/project management skills and experience managing subcontractors.
  Brilliant on the basics - high level of business and financial acumen, with proven ability to manage scope and budget.
• Knowledge of Government/DoD contracting and current acquisition trends and customer buying behaviors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Provide leadership and program management oversight of a project team assuring the project meets financials, schedule, and technical objectives, and achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
• Direct program activities to meet work objectives and serves as a liaison with customers to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems.
• Identify and mitigate risks and document program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, quality and successes measures to meet contractual requirements.
• Communicate with all levels of senior management regarding program performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to annual financial objectives.
  Manage program scope and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
• Provide leadership and support to Earned Value Management, Master Planning Techniques (IMP/IMS) and Subcontract Management.
• Participate in business cases development that reflect strategic partner relationships and drive technology development plans.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated success in executing contracts >$10M.
• Experience being Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Top Secret Clearance with recent SCI Billet.
• Master of Science and/or MBA.
• PMP, Agile, ITIL or other related certifications.
• Minimum 7 year of Defense Industry experience.
• Experience with electronic warfare products.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
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.