IT Project Manager Expert

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 government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to join our technology-based program supporting a key functional program area providing full lifecycle engineering support for systems monitoring and applications management services. This includes monitoring for enterprise system performance and availability, providing guidance and engineering for upgrades, systems modifications, and updates. The role also provides operational support for applications deployed across the sponsor's enterprise, including release management, configuration management, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise-level IT projects using Project Management Framework (PMF) or Lean Agile methodologies.
• Monitor multiple projects, identify risks, and communicate effectively to customers, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Act as an Enterprise Scrum Master using Lean Agile, setting up Jira projects, and facilitating division-level sprint planning.
• Coach and facilitate team building and leadership offsite events.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities, identifying programmatic challenges and mitigation strategies.
• Lead infrastructure engineering projects using Agile methodology and recommend changes for project success.
• Articulate complex issues to various audiences with outstanding communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of 11 years of experience in IT program management.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
• Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMI PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or Leadership Coaching.
• Proven experience as a Lean Agile and leadership coach in an IT organization with Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, Operations, Software Development, Security, and Close Support.
• Experience coaching and facilitating team building and leadership offsite events.
• Experience managing a shared pool of internal and subcontract resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Agile, ITIL, or other related certifications.
• Knowledge of quality processes including ISO, Six Sigma, CMMi.
• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies.
• Experience working with the government.
• Knowledge in the entire development system life cycle.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149,603 - $254,317. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Other incentives based on position level and 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 delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. 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 work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage, and defeat threats, inspiring us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.