About this role
Program Mgr II
Job Description: The Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) Product Line is seeking a growth-oriented program leader. This individual will operate across the BAE Systems enterprise and within industry consortiums to shape open hardware and software standards, establish strategic relationships, and create new business opportunities. The ideal candidate is an owner. They embody our Product Line motto of “It’s Up to Us” by taking initiative, creating momentum, and finding paths through ambiguity rather than waiting for direction. They are equally comfortable with customers, engineers, business leaders, and executives, with the ability to translate between technical, strategic, and warfighter perspectives.
This person has a demonstrated history of running programs, growing programs, developing strong customer relationships, influencing without authority, and building networks across organizations. They have the executive presence to represent the company externally and the entrepreneurial mindset to identify and pursue opportunities that others may not see.
Responsibilities include - • Drive execution on a collection of programs • Identify and shape follow-on opportunities for current business • Coordinate across the BAE Systems AMS segment on open architecture strategy • Coordinate senior level customer meetings with BAE Systems business leaders
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education: • Proven program execution and business growth experience • Ability to develop strong customer relationships • Strong executive presence and presentation skills • Proven ability to operate across organizational boundaries • Exceptional influencing and networking skills • Strategy development
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience with Open Standards development • Agile development methodologies • SW Development • Electronic warfare familiarity
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).