Program Manager II

About the role

Join Electronic Systems at BAE Systems, where you’ll work on commercial electronic systems that transport millions of passengers daily and enable flight-critical products worldwide. Our electric and hybrid solutions save over 22 million gallons of fuel annually. In Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS), you’ll contribute to efficient power management for military vehicles and eco-friendly systems for commercial applications, helping reduce emissions. This role involves managing multiple development programs and capture efforts for next-generation Electric Propulsion and Power capabilities. You’ll work within the PPS Development portfolio, overseeing hardware and software development, proposals, and capture activities. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering groundbreaking zero-emission transit and vocational platforms.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable solutions.
• Create a high-performing work environment that meets commitments while ensuring compliance with ethics, security, and safety objectives.
• Cultivate customer relationships to drive high levels of satisfaction and confidence.
• Develop and execute integrated program and business plans to achieve company goals.
• Ensure integrated systems development plans are in place and executed to meet program objectives.
• Measure and report on program results to company and customer leadership.
• Provide leadership to achieve customer commitments and growth expectations.
• Represent BAE Systems at senior levels across the industry and with government customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another discipline with relevant experience leading technical development programs.
• 8 years of demonstrated experience leading diverse teams in a high-tempo, commercial and/or military electronic systems development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of the global commercial zero-emission market and regulatory requirements and/or the military ground vehicle market.
• Strong presentation, data analysis, and organizational skills.
• Highly adaptable with strong initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of demonstrated experience leading diverse teams in a high-tempo, commercial and/or military electronic systems development environment.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with multicultural/international customers and partners.
• New business capture lead experience or proposal management experience.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $133,333 – $226,667. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and 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.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs (e.g., paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal/state sick leave).
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.