IT Program Manager (SME)

About the role

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

Responsibilities

• Use PMF and Agile methodologies to manage projects leveraging Primavera, JIRA, ESMT, ServiceNow and other enterprise tools product
• Oversee sprint planning, utilize gathered and analyzed technical information and perform daily Agile scrum
• Maintain individual project schedules and schedule forecasts
• Serve as programmatic liaison to the sponsor; maintains enterprise sponsor contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations
• Formulate outcome and performance based tasking that leverages program control systems including, but not limited to EVMS and related program control methodologies
• Provide technical and financial reports in order to document progress for the enterprise sponsor
• Manage and ensure all project issues are resolved promptly to avoid negative impact to the budget or schedule
• Autonomous approach that provides guidance and leadership to the sponsor and their management stakeholders
• Work closely with the BAE Systems Talent Acquisition team to identify new candidates and adjudicate the interviews, vetting and hiring of the new required resources
• Manage the program staff directly or through assigned task order leads upon task order awards
• Provide communication that leads to the understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives across all enterprise stakeholders
• Identify risks and documents program progress including implementation, time lines, issues, risks, quality and successes measures to meet contractual requirements
• Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan that supports a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and guides the performance of functional activities performed on the Program

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 + years' experience
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following…

Qualifications

• PMP, Agile, ITIL or other related Certifications
• Quality processes including ISO, Six Sigma, CMMi
• Familiarity with service catalog, IT Gateway, ESMT, PET, PCAS, AutoCAD, JIRA, and Primavera
• Expertise and knowledge in the entire development system life cycle
• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies
• Create and manage a shared pool of internal and subcontract resources
• Experience working with the government

Skills

• PMF and Agile methodologies
• Primavera, JIRA, ESMT, ServiceNow and other enterprise tools product
• Service catalog, IT Gateway, ESMT, PET, PCAS, AutoCAD, JIRA, and Primavera
• ISO, Six Sigma, CMMi
• Understanding of the entire development system life cycle
• Current and emerging technologies
• Management of a shared pool of internal and subcontract resources
• Government experience

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.