Tech Project Manager
BAE Systems is seeking a Project Manager who embraces challenges and is a motivated self-starter. This position will be an integral part of a diverse team of professionals and subject matter experts fulfilling challenging technical requirements for our Ft Gordon customers, supporting longer-term system design, procurement, fabrication, integration, testing, installation, and fielding support for C5ISR platforms.
Responsibilities
- Defines the objectives and strategies for programs and underlying projects with alignment to customer and contractual requirements.
- Facilitates the timely planning of the program consistent with program/project requirements and objectives.
- Conducts regular program and project reviews with senior leadership and customers to monitor performance and quality standards.
- Interacts with business unit departments to plan and identify workforce requirements and coordinate scheduling.
- Develops Program and Project plans to include Work Breakdown Structures, Statements of Work, Cost Estimates, Schedules, Risk Registers, Master Equipment Lists / Bill of Materials, and other project artifacts as required.
- Manages programs/projects from the initial planning phase through completion.
- Interfaces and coordinates with customers, sponsors, and end users to provide program status and obtain feedback.
- Monitors programs/projects to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
- Directs the work activities of assigned subordinate employees, including performance appraisals, resource scheduling, and career development plans.
- Ensures projects are executed within safety, export, and security standards.
- Resolves and communicates program/project issues, as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Program Management, Business-related, or Technical field of study and at least 5 years of related experience, including project management.
- Advanced problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, and leadership.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and Project Management Information Tools (Service Now, Jira, Confluence).
- This position is located in Augusta, GA. No relocation assistance is available; applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Augusta, GA or surrounding areas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with military and DoD customer organizations.
- Familiarity or experience with IT infrastructure communications systems.
- Technical Project Management experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $107,359 - $182,510. 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 and life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program and legal plan.
- Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and federal/state sick leave.
- Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.
About the Company
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 critical missions. This role contributes to projects enabling the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage, and defeat threats through cutting-edge technology and expertise.