Program Manager I

Key Responsibilities

• Drive hardware sales to meet annual goals for the assigned product line.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies to capture new defense contracts.
• Cultivate strong relationships and serve as the primary interface with the customer.
• Lead proposal efforts, bid and proposal (B&P) activities, and contract negotiations.
• Lead program reviews, phases reviews, and resolve complex issues.
• Identify capability gaps in the defense market and drive the development of innovative, mission-critical hardware solutions.
• Guide the hardware product roadmap from concept through production.
• Possess 6+ years’ experience of managing projects as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or similar role.
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess strong communications skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of BAE Systems senior management regarding program performance status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree.
• U.S Citizen or Green Card Holder.
• Current security clearance or capable of obtaining a security clearance.
• Project Management, Operations Program Management, or Project Engineering Management experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120,874 - $205,486

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program.
• Incentives 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.

Electronic Systems (ES)

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.