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.

What's it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work you do keeps some of the nation's biggest defense programs ready and relevant by executing and delivering affordable sustainment solutions that keep our electronic warfare (EW) systems mission-ready and mission-capable. You can help our teams solve some of the most complex technical and long-term maintainability and sustainability challenges - all while growing your own career.

Our team is ready to hire a Program Manager (PM) supporting the 1,000+ worldwide fleet of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, reporting into the Lifecycle Support Solutions (LCSS) Product Line. The LCSS product line supports a wide range of sustainment related activities to include Software Sustainment, Field Upgrades, Depot Activation, Returns & Repairs Management and support of the customer Reprogramming Labs. Within LCSS, our F-35 team is seeking an energetic, action-oriented PM to support various Depot Activation efforts to support the growing EW capabilities of the F-35 platform. Depot Activation efforts include initial stand up, maintenance & support, and upgrades of the government depot capability. This effort requires a PM who can lead and work with a multi-disciplined, geographically dispersed team through a program/contract lifecycle while effectively working with customers and internal stakeholders.

The PM will lead the team through initiation, organization, planning, and execution in accordance with specific program requirements, critical success factors and company processes while proactively managing risks and opportunities. The PM oversees the establishment of program controls, procedures and guidelines for daily operation of the assigned programs, and directs preparation, execution and revision of the program plan. The PM also directs and monitors ongoing work products for compliance to security requirements, customer work statements, requirements, specifications and quality assurance standards.

In this job, you will:

Prepare project execution plan(s) and identify technical and business resources needed.
Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
Assess issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Lead briefings and high-level meetings.
Interact with senior-leadership and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies.
Actively promote a culture of diversity, safety, health, and personal well-being for the program team.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety and environmental objectives.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent in experience
Demonstrated program/project management skills or equivalent
Highly motivated to join a growing organization and make a positive impact!!

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Demonstrated leadership skills (strategic thinking, business acumen, building teams, building customer relationships)
Familiarity with electronic warfare systems sustainment and Government Reprogramming Labs
Current active Secret clearance with ability for higher clearances
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction
Demonstrated success of basic Program Management, Life-Cycle Management and Risk & Opportunity Management skills
Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively build and lead teams

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

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.

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.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.