About this role
Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
- BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager to drive the successful execution of C4ISR system initiatives.
- This role is responsible for the strategic alignment of technical resources and stakeholder expectations, providing the leadership necessary to navigate project lifecycles and deliver high-performance capabilities to our customers.
- Perform tasks across the Project Management processes of initiating, organizing, integrating, planning, managing & controlling, developing and completing projects or programs
- Track progress and ensures achievement of financial, schedule, technical and/or new business performance objectives
- Manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure project milestones are met, moving toward independent ownership of specific tasks. Assist in the monitoring of team metrics, gaining experience in how data is used to drive team performance and operational efficiency.
- May support new business development activities and participate in developing strategic and financial plans for assigned business area
- Coordinate effectively across multiple functions—including Engineering, Operations, Contracts, and Finance—to manage diverse stakeholder needs and deliver results for internal and external customers.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree and significant work experience within project management, logistics, or similar
- Ability to obtain a PMP certification
- Experience with business financials
- Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Project
- Executive-level presentation skills
Preferred Skills and Education
- Master's Degree and 10 years work experience within project management, logistics, or similar
- PMP Certification
- Experience in the aerospace or defense industry
About BAE Systems, Inc.
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.
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).