About this role
Project Mgr III - Tech
Job Description: Do you have a passion for improving how organizations deliver work through modern digital tools, data‑driven insights, and intuitive user experiences? Are you energized by leading people, shaping future capabilities, and driving adoption of enabling technologies? We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Digital PMO Enablement to lead the evolution of our project, program, and portfolio management (PPM) digital ecosystem. This is a strategic, high‑impact leadership role at the center of our PMO modernization journey.
What You’ll Lead Digital Enablement Strategy
• Shape and drive the multi‑year digital strategy that supports our PMO and the business sectors it serves. • Modernize our PPM ecosystem using platforms including ServiceNow SPM, MS Project, Power BI and PMO adoption of AI. • Evaluate emerging PPM solutions and recommend enhancements that improve usability, workflow integration, and delivery effectiveness. Tool Ownership & Platform Integration
• Own the full lifecycle of PMO digital tools: capability development, configuration decisions, integrations, release readiness, and performance. • Ensure our tools provide a cohesive user experience across planning, execution, and reporting activities. • Oversee digital workflow optimization and ensure alignment between tools and delivery practices. Enterprise Portfolio Reporting & Digital Insights
• Lead the strategy for enterprise and strategic portfolio reporting. • Oversee the development and evolution of dashboards, analytics, and reporting structures that provide visibility into portfolio performance. • Drive modernization efforts using improved visualizations, forward‑looking indicators, and predictive insights. Adoption, Readiness & Stakeholder Enablement
• Drive the strategic approach for digital tool adoption across IT and relevant business sectors. • Partner with PMO Training and OCM teams to support communication, readiness, and enablement efforts as new digital capabilities roll out. • Engage broadly with PMs, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure digital tools are understood, used effectively, and delivering value.
Who You’ll Lead You will lead a small, high impact team that includes the Framework and Lifecycle Manager, the PMO Digital Tools Analyst, and the Agile Enablement Analyst. Your leadership will ensure strong collaboration between process guidance and digital capability execution. Why This Role Matters The Senior Manager, Digital PMO Enablement will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of how we deliver work. Your leadership will:
• Modernize and unify our PMO digital ecosystem • Deliver actionable portfolio insights to senior leaders • Improve tool usability and adoption across diverse teams • Align digital workflows with delivery expectations • Enable a more intuitive, scalable, and future‑ready PMO experience • You will also support audit related research and responses by providing accurate insights into PMO tools, practices, and lifecycle alignment.
This is a unique opportunity to lead at the intersection of technology, delivery excellence, and organizational transformation.
Required Skills and Education: • 10+ years of experience with PPM tools, digital enablement, portfolio systems, or similar PMO-related digital leadership roles. Bachelors Required. Or, 12+ years with an AA degree. • Strong hands‑on experience with ServiceNow SPM and/or MS Project • Demonstrated leadership supporting digital strategies, platforms, integrations, or modernization initiatives • Deep understanding of portfolio reporting, data structures, dashboards, and analytics • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new digital capabilities • Experience leading teams or senior individual contributors • Outstanding communication and partnership skills
Preferred Skills and Education: • PMP or related project/portfolio management certification. • Experience with Power BI, Power Platform, and modern collaboration platforms. • Background in digital transformation within PMO, IT, or enterprise-level delivery organizations. • Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery models.
About BAE Systems, Inc.: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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).