Program Portfolio Lead

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Program/Portfolio Lead to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate needs to be a detail-oriented self-starter who can quickly come up to speed on new technologies and work collaboratively with staff, peers, leadership, and customers to successfully deliver major programs. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering and program management, a deep understanding of program management methodologies, and the ability to drive continuous improvement within the Program Integration Office.
The Program/Portfolio Lead will manage and oversee the D5 Life Extension II program for the Strategic Systems Program of the Navy, working closely with the various lines of service and customer stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the program. The Program Portfolio Lead is responsible for planning and designing the program and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action developing products to include, but are not limited to, integrated program schedules, status reports, risk/issue trackers, and process guides.
Additional responsibilities of this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Define and manage the Master Project Plan using a hybrid agile/waterfall methodology, establish a governance framework, and maintain a weekly work management cadence to ensure timely completion of deliverables and achievement of milestones.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to manage all phases of the implementation lifecycle-requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment-ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
• Ensure high-quality, value-added communications, status reporting, issue resolution, and stakeholder management across customer leadership, managers, and program staff.
• Participate and provide input to the continuous development of industry-specific accelerators (templates, best practices, automation tools) for faster delivery.
• Support the development of the PMO Practice, including team growth, business development, and evolution into a leading Systems Engineering and Program Delivery practice.
• Identify and expand opportunities to remain at the cutting-edge of Program Management, Lean Management, and Change Management.

• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct regular program reviews and status meetings.
• Manage and monitor risks and issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare and present status reports to senior leadership as needed.
• Maintain a repository of program documentation and lessons learned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field
• 5+ years of experience as a program manager overseeing complex portfolios of projects
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, navigate at the expert level with program management methodologies and frameworks
• Proven experience in delivering large-scale DoD systems engineering programs
• In-depth understanding and experience with cross program Risk Management, Schedule Management, and Status Reporting

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in applied science, computing, engineering, mathematics, physics, management information systems, or another related engineering or computer science discipline
• Systems Engineering experience
• PMP certification
• OCSMP or CSEP certification
• Supervisory Experience

• Experience supporting Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.