About this role
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Secret U.S. Person Required Yes Travel Percentage 25% Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess Secret U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Is Relocation Available No Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a strategic, growth-oriented Program Manager to lead complex USAF sustainment projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic execution of programs involving the sustainment of legacy USAF avionics and electronic warfare (EW) systems, ensuring that program objectives are seamlessly aligned with the organization's technical roadmap and long-term business strategy. This role requires a high level of leadership to bridge the gap between operational execution and business growth. The Program Manager will interface with internal experts in Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, and Purchasing, while engaging directly with government customers and aerospace primes to ensure that financial, schedule, and technical objectives are met through a framework of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Program Governance & Execution: Accountable for all aspects of assigned program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and inventory management. Establish a management framework that ensures high-priority objectives are met while promoting efficiencies in readiness and sustainment. Strategic Leadership & Alignment: Define program objectives and strategies aligned with customer requirements and BAE Systems' Integrated Business Plan (IBP). Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure that program execution supports the broader strategic technology roadmap. Customer Engagement & Influence: Act as the primary focal point between BAE Systems and customer program offices, suppliers, and key stakeholders. Influence and shape requirements to ensure that delivered solutions are innovative, operationally viable, and strategically positioned for future growth. Business Development & Growth: Lead capture teams to position the business for wins. Develop robust business cases for new product development and lead the submission of competitive, innovative proposals that expand the customer base and align with strategic growth targets. Operational Management: Manage program scope, budget, and critical path scheduling. Oversee the timely start and completion of tasks—specifically prototype fabrication, testing, and qualification—ensuring that technical investments are financially sound and execution is rigorous. Resource Optimization & Talent Integration: Ensure the optimum utilization of program resources and external partners. Collaborate with the Lead Engineer to ensure that the program is staffed with the necessary technical competencies to execute complex solutions. Continuous Improvement: Share best practices and lessons learned to continuously improve people, processes, and products, fostering a culture of technical and operational excellence.