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Production Program Manager
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
1 month ago
149,603 – 254,317
- Agile
- EVM
- Secret Clearance
- PMP
- Lean Six Sigma
- Pension
1 month ago
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.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.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world.
The Production Program Manager will serve as the program lead for transition of a next-generation electronic defense capability from the development lifecycle phase to production and follow through into low rate initial production deliveries as well as capture & growth activities for follow-on production.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Program Ownership - Accountability for total program execution from requirements through delivery, inclusive of oversight of the integration of procurement, manufacturing, and testing to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality and cost targets
- Profit & Loss Responsibility - Financial management, including Earned Value Management (EVM) controls, forecasting, and achievement of unit production cost targets
- Customer & Stakeholder Interface - Primary point of contact for external customers and senior leadership
- Cross-Functional Leadership - Matrixed leadership of a multi-functional team (e.g. Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts) to achieve programmatic goals
- Risk & Opportunity Management - Proactive identification and mitigation of risks and opportunity management to optimize schedule and budget
- Proposal Management – Capture Lead for new business opportunities, including proposal development and programmatic requirements definition. Translating customer needs into actionable requirements and follow-on efforts.
Required Skills and Education
- US Citizen with ability to achieve Secret Clearance
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field
- Experience: 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading multi-functional project teams in a high paced environment
- Project Management: Proven expertise in program management processes, including program planning, risk and opportunity management, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Proposal Development: Experience generating Statement of Works (SOWs), developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and cost volumes, and ensuring new wins are both competitive and executable
- Transition to Production: Experience in transitioning new products from development to production
Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience as a Program Manager within an aerospace or defense production environment. Experience with AS9145
- Experience with ramping from LRIP to full rate production
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Lean Six-Sigma certification
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).
- Sector: Electronic Systems
- Job Category: Project & Program Management
- Salary Min Point: 149603
- Salary Max Point: 254317
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage: 10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Production Program Manager · BAE Systems