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Program Manager III - Louisville KY
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Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Secret U.S. Person Required Yes Travel Percentage <10% Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess None U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Is Relocation Available Yes
Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager III for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in Louisville, KY. The program manager will be responsible for managing and delivering on our commitments in our Propulsor portfolio and is directly responsible for profit and loss on the highly complex programs. Provide a competitive advantage to the company by managing all the program's defined scope on schedule, within budget, and at the expected level of quality. This role primarily manages contracts and new business with existing customers. The role reports directly to the Director for Submarine Programs.
Location/Schedule/Travel: This role is onsite in Louisville, KY The workday will begin around 7:00AM The role works on a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off There may be up to 10% domestic travel
The program manager is accountable for the following: Managing program execution to predictably achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives Meeting financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow Preparing and presenting program management reviews (PMRs) with information tailored to the appropriate level Establishing program direction for the matrixed team (operations including supply chain and manufacturing, engineering, and/or others) Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management Implementing appropriate actions to resolve issues, manage risks, and realize opportunities Primary point of contact for providing clear, accurate, and timely communication to internal and external stakeholders Pursuing and capturing new business in the submarine product area Developing proposals and program plans that address the lifecycle of products from capture through execution
Responsibilities and day-to-day activities within this role include the following: Responsible for on-time completion of deliverables Ensuring that the production team successfully manages material for manufacturing hardware including final processing, shipment/delivery coordination, and quality reviews Partners with project controls to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and manages the program team’s performance to the IMS Develops, creates, and reports on key program metrics including on-time delivery, material forecasts, hardware production and delivery forecasts, resource allocation, and performance to labor and material budgets Identifies and assesses performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develops and initiates improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilizes metrics to verify performance to plan Supports recurring status meetings with the program team and customer and program review meetings with business and customer leadership Hosts customer meetings at the Louisville factory, coordinates visits with export and security functions Presents new business opportunities to leadership and leads capture activities including proposal development
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Required Education, Experience, & Skills Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience Strong customer focus and relationship building skills Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders Experience in Defense programs Experience in Program/Project Management Experience in Scope Management Experience in Team/Cross-functional Leadership Experience in Manufacturing/Production Experience in Stakeholder Management/Influencing Knowledge of project management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance Knowledge of program scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes Ability to develop and implement effective program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to achieve program objectives using a team-based approach that demonstrates the value of each team member Ability to effectively manage program complexities and structuring activities in times of ambiguity Ability to operate independently and proactively
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills MBA or Master’s degree Professional Certifications (PMP) Experience in Defense (DoD)/Government Contracting Experience in a Firm Fixed Price Environment Experience in Control Account Management (CAM) Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience in Engineering/Technology Experience in Operational Excellence (OE) Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM) Experience in Oracle or ERP Advanced Excel skills
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.