Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager (PM) to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business on the M109 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) production program. This is a great opportunity to join an outstanding Artillery team with a long-standing future and to build your Program Management career. In this role, you will perform tasks across all spectrums of Program Management with a focus on Control Account Management, Risk Management, change management, and program coordination.
Location/Schedule/Travel:
Responsibilities:
Location/Schedule/Travel:
- This position will be based in one of the following locations:
- York, Pennsylvania
- Elgin, Oklahoma
- Anniston, Alabama
- This is a Hybrid role where you will work onsite on average 3 days a week and remote 2 days a week, based on business needs.
- This position will involve 10% of travel, based on business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Support program organization, planning, program management, and change management according to BAE life cycle management (LCM) processes
- Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for the program management team and evaluate program wide financial/schedule performance
- Assume the responsibility for the program’s risk management activities, with a focus on timely and proactive risk management
- Support change management activities including change proposals, scope management, and baseline change implementation.
- Support and run program meetings to include agenda development, meeting coordination, action documentation, and execution follow-up
- Engage cross-functional teams to understand program requirements and deliver all required products on time while minimizing duplicate and overlapping activities
- Support program management including, requirements management, schedule estimating, cost estimating, earned value management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management
- Meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Salary Max Point
182510
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
None
Shift
1st Shift
City
York
Full Time / Part Time
Full-Time
Job Posting Title
Program Manager
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Experience in Program/Project Management
- Knowledge of Program/Project Management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance
- Ability to manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects
- Ability to engage cross-functional teams for planning and executing the work to minimize duplicate/overlapping activities
- Ability to operate independently and proactively
- Customer focus and relationship building skills
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Effective critical thinking skills
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Internal/External
Preferred Skills and Education
- CAPM/PMP Certification in Program Management
- Experience in Defense/Government Contracting
- Experience in Manufacturing/Production
- Experience in Control Account Management
- Experience and thorough understanding of Risk management principles and approaches
- Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve and implement lessons learned
Sector
Platforms & Services
Salary Min Point
107359
Travel Percentage
10%
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Job Category
Project & Program Management
Career Level
Experienced
Clearance Level – Must currently possess
None
Additional State/Province (1)
Oklahoma
Additional State/Province (2)
Alabama
Additional City (1)
Elgin
Additional City (2)
Anniston
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).
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).
U.S. Citizenship Required
No