Program Manager I - Cedar Rapids, IA

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain Secret. U.S. Person required. U.S. Citizenship required. Relocation available. Travel: 10%.

About the Role

The BAE Systems Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) team is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee the end-to-end strategy, lifecycle, and revenue growth of our current and next generation of GPS/GNSS receivers. The successful candidate will work closely with customers and lead the charge in driving hardware sales to prime contractors and allied military forces. This role will also lead efforts throughout the program lifecycle, including new business capture and managing small- to medium-sized development efforts, as well as working with the factory to ensure sales are met and deliveries are on time. The candidate will act as the crucial bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and defense customers, ensuring our solutions meet rigorous mission requirements.

The ideal Program Manager should have strong leadership and customer relationship skills, knowledge of the operations build process, be able to adapt to emerging and dynamic requirements, have a good understanding of GPS/GNSS receivers, and possess a strategic mindset for commercially aligned products.

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, phase 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.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability, quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of hardware.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience managing projects as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or similar role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communications skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of BAE Systems senior management regarding program performance status.
• 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 Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Pay

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