Program Mgr I

Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Production Program Manager (PM) for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. This Program Manager I will be responsible for managing and delivering scope on our Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Production program. The role reports directly to the AMPV Production Program Manager. This position will focus on various areas of production where you will work with a cross-functional team to ensure the program meets schedule, operates within budget, and at the expected level of quality.


Location/Schedule/Travel:

• This position will be based in York, Pennsylvania.

• The role works on a 9/80B schedule where you will have every other Friday off

• This position will involve 10% of travel, based on business needs.

Program Manager I will be responsible for:


Supporting AMPV program's organization, planning, program management, and change management according to BAE Systems' Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Business Management System (BMS) processes


Managing and supporting scope to achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives


Working with and leading the matrixed team to deliver AMPV vehicles, on time and within budget (engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, contracts, and others)


Leading meetings with area managers focused on execution and removal of barriers


Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management


Managing material workflow and assuring the production line has conforming material available to continue progress


Actively and effectively managing risks and opportunities


Cutting in engineering updates to production, keeping in close cadence with AMPV engineering counterparts


Working closely with the AMPV contracts team to ensure monthly sales readiness


Making timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures


Developing and executing program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources


Understanding and communicating program Earned Value Management metrics and processes throughout the team


Leading the development of and preparation of proposals in response to various customer requests


Supporting post-delivery requirements such as retrofit activities and closure of contract actions


Required Skills and Education

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience.


Demonstrated leadership skills in development of project proposals, with the ability to work across functional boundaries and build a team are required.


Demonstrated ability to act independently within established guidelines.


Experience in managing technical baseline and contract changes.


Demonstrated ability to engage cross-functional teams to understand program requirements and deliver required products on time.


Demonstrated experience with some but not all aspects of program management including schedule estimating, cost estimating, change management, earned value management, production/prototype planning.


Demonstrated ability to work with personnel in the following areas to plan and execute programs: contracts, engineering, finance, facilities, logistics, material planning, supply chain, quality, and USG agencies including DCMA US Army, and Program Management - Mounted Armored Vehicles (PM MAV).


Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal relations and conflicts.


Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and delegate.


Ability to effectively represent the Company / Program(s).


Excellent oral and written communication skills.


Highly proficient with Microsoft suite, excellent written and verbal skill, proficient communicator, and problem solving 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.

Preferred Skills and Education

Broad knowledge of Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Program/Project Management, and General Management.


Experience with US Army product development, production, and fielding processes.


Association with organizations for project management (e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar).


Experience with US Army Programs management.


Knowledge of Military Operations and Government Procurement System.