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Job Description
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Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
None
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
No
Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
BAE Systems is a world leader in flight critical controls and avionics and is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result, BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager in its Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business area at Fort Wayne, Indiana supporting Air Transport or Business Regional Aircraft product lines. The qualified candidate will be responsible for Program Management production and sustainment activities ensuring business commitments are met with high customer satisfaction. This includes a focus on meeting production delivery/quality/cost commitments, transitioning of products from development into production, product reliability, component obsolescence, resolution of production and field issues, special tooling and test equipment support requirements. The qualified candidate will provide leadership and management oversight to assigned project teams or sub teams assuring the project’s financials, schedule and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
The basic functions of the job include:
Accountable for all aspects of assigned programs execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality and customer engagement) and ensuring program commitments are met, having the authority to make cogent and timely decisions related to the project.
Acts as primary point of contact between BAE Systems and the customer, suppliers, and key customer stakeholders.
Responsible and accountable to the Business Area Management for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success. Makes decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensures assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit and cash flow.
Leads or participates in the creation of new business strategies and in the development of strategic and financial plans.
Leads or participates in the creation of new business opportunities and project proposals.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree and 6 or more years work experience or equivalent experience
Significant demonstrated experience leading and inspiring multi-discipline (engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and contracts) teams in a high tempo environment
Successful, proven past performance in leading technical project teams, preferably in avionics
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and keep projects on schedule.
Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with suppliers, customers and a diverse range of internal stakeholders.
Experience interacting with relevant customers such as Aerospace primes, commercial primes, Department of Defense, or airlines.
Very strong presentation and organizational skills
Highly adaptable with a high degree of initiative
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in new business capture
Experience in the development and production of relevant high reliability technology
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
Master's Degree in engineering, manufacturing, management or related disiplines
Experience managing a production program
Experience in business case development, analysis, and presentation
New Business Capture Lead Experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259
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.