Program Manager- Weapon Systems Program Execution

Responsibilities

• Develop project control integrated cost and schedule processes and training for application of Integrated Program Management System (IPMS), including Earned Value Management (EVM) for Combat Mission Systems (CMS) programs
• Collaborate with PM&C Director, BS&S Leadership and Surveillance Manager, and other program execution teams to ensure the IPMS supports both business organization and program execution objectives
• Maintain performance excellence within the integrated systems and ensure the planning, architecture, processes, tools, testing, and continuous improvements promote current and future effectiveness
• Collaborate and communicate with other program control and execution teams at all levels to evaluate key performance of current cost and schedule integration process and help facilitate change
• Work with people in other business areas, such as earned value, accounting, purchasing, material management, program management, operations, etc.
• Promote consistency across all programs within CMS, ensure existing and improved processes remain in compliance with EVMS System Description and DOD Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guide
• Support internal and external project control surveillance activities, including working proactively with program teams to prepare/train teams, mock interviews, mitigating risk of discrepancy reports, developing corrective action plans, and driving program teams and the organization to closure on actions
• Participate in Planning, Monitoring, and Control Change Control Board (CCB) Working Groups to elevate CMS project controls and ensure individual efforts drive improvements forward consistent with other initiatives
• Maintain familiarity with industry practices, trends, and applications to enhance the organization's capabilities
• Partner with the CMS program manager community to provide program management training and assist with program planning and execution
• Support cross-sector and BAE Systems, Inc. program management initiatives
• Support CMS Program Management in Lifecycle Management
• Support the Program Management function for internal/external audits

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Program Management
  • Experience in Earned Value Management (EVMS)
  • Experience in Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
  • Experience in Performance Management, including monitoring and control (KPIs, Metrics, Dashboards, etc.)
  • Experience in Organizational Change Management
  • Experience in Knowledge Management
  • Experience in Training large groups/organizations
  • Experience in Cross-functional Team environments
  • Ability to develop training materials for cross-functional groups and conduct training virtually and in-person classroom environment
  • Ability to execute strategic plans to achieve performance goals
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence, engagement, and feedback
  • Ability to interface with and present to team members and senior leaders in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
  • Ability to be agile and manage changing expectations
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills

    Preferred

    • Master's Degree
    • Expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
    • Expertise in Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
    • Expertise in Data Analytics and Reporting
    • Expertise in Data Visualization, including Power BI
    • Experience in Defense Contracting
    • Experience in Training Content development and improvement
    • Experience in Budgeting and Costing
    • Experience in Design/Development Programs
    • Experience in Stage Gate and Design Reviews
    • Experience in Change Management across different functions