FAST Labs - Microelectronics Program Manager III

About the role

We are seeking a Program Manager III who will lead development and production execution for the growing list of microelectronics components within BAE Systems’ Microelectronics product catalog. The Program Manager’s primary responsibility will be managing production and development execution of Products & Services (P&S) products through the entire lifecycle, from quoting through delivery. This role involves demand forecasting, quoting, purchase orders, and deliveries of P&S products; interfacing with customers, cross-functional teams, the foundry team, and vendors to collaborate and provide status updates; and supporting the management of programs in different stages of maturity ranging from development to full production.

The successful candidate must be comfortable leading briefings of program status to senior leadership and excel at customer engagement. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it can take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite (> 50% of time) and remotely; or an on-site format. The work location is Nashua, NH.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of program initiation, planning, execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, customer engagement, etc.) and ensuring program commitments are met.
• Creation of new business strategies and the development of strategic and financial plans.
• Track, lead, and directly contribute to forecasting and demand planning.
• Lead the execution process by overseeing the creation and management of budgets and schedules.
• Identify and address order- and program-related issues, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for other program managers, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders regarding order-related matters and ensure the stakeholders are engaged in addressing any deficiencies.
• Lead the tracking of resources, personnel, and processes to ensure the successful execution and completion of orders and programs.
• Monitor, report, and act based on key order and program performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, budget adherence, and overall performance, and prepare regular status reports.
• Ensure that products are fully prepared for production and delivery, coordinating with engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams to verify that all requirements are met and address any identified deficiencies.
• Engage with the internal foundry team and vendors to ensure alignment on order or program requirements, including deliverables, cost structures, and timelines.
• Manage, support, and review proposals, as required.
• Represent the product line PM organization at broader PMO collaborations, as required.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of work experience, a Masters Degree with 10+ years of experience, or a PhD with 8+ years of experience.
• 6+ years of project management experience (manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects).
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Production or sustainment and development program management experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates business acumen and presence at the leadership level.
• Experience in structured problem solving with demonstrated ability to systematically determine root cause.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading cross-functional teams and supervising individuals.
• Knowledge of defense contract types.
• Experience as primary customer point of contact.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance with SAP access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD TOP SECRET/SCI and SAP Security clearances.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 9+ years’ experience as a Program Manager (PM), Program Engineering Manager (PEM) or Technical Project Manager.
• Experience in a Semiconductor Foundry and the development, fabrication and/or testing of microelectronics or electronic subsystems.
• Experience developing product roadmaps.
• Experience interfacing with microelectronics foundries and suppliers.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $153,377 - $260,743. This range is based on market pay structures. 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.

Benefits

At BAE Systems, 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.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employee 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.

Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. 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, making an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.