Undersea Programs Manager

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a self-motivated and experienced senior program manager to oversee a portfolio of $500M in undersea and acoustic sensor projects. This role is within our Tactical Systems Product Line, supporting the Maritime Sensors & Systems Product Area in the development and production of equipment to meet the growing demand in the US government for undersea sensor and anti-submarine warfare systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management oversight for undersea and acoustics projects and teams, assuring that Program Area and Product Line objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Lead and support new business development activities: creating strategic and financial plans for the undersea business, working with FAST Labs to shape and transition undersea opportunities to C4ISR, and leading the pursuit and capture of programs to grow the area.
• Responsible and accountable to the Program Area and Product Line Management for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success.
• Makes timely decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensures assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash.
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned program’s execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risk management, and customer engagement) throughout all the Life Cycle Management (LCM) phases, ensuring program commitments are met while having the authority to make cogent and timely decisions related to the project.
• Develop and mentor program managers assigned to the undersea area, overseeing their program execution and helping to grow their capabilities and as program managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Successful, proven past performance in leading and managing multi-discipline defense project teams in a high tempo environment.
• Expertise in project management, earned value management, risk management, and supply chain & subcontract management.
• Effective problem solving skills, evidenced by success in resolving challenging project constraints.
• Strong presentation and organizational skills while interfacing with senior management and customer leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills within a cross functional team environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience in the defense aerospace market and delivering program performance for US Navy customers.
• Experience transitioning capability and products from FAST Labs and into programs of record.
• Experience managing complex programs consisting of both development and production.
• Demonstrated business capture success driving business growth.
• Experience in business case development, analysis, and presentation.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Skills

• Excellent executive presence and communication skills, including oral presentations and written correspondence.
• Improves our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, workplace flexibility, modeling inclusive behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
• Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance; paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave; participation in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards; other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Pay Information

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.