AMPV STS Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager (PM) to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The ideal candidate will have lifecycle experience in tracked combat vehicles from design development through sustainment. The successful PM candidate will join an established team of seasoned PMs managing the design team overseeing the existing and proposed work directives for the Armored Mulit-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Systems Technical Support (STS) program.
Location/Travel/Schedule:

• The position can be based out of Sterling Heights, MI or York, PA
• This will be an Onsite Hybrid role where you can work from home 2 days each week and go onsite 3 days each week
• This position will require up to 25% travel
• This role has a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and programmatic management oversight of project teams assuring projects meet financial, schedule, scope, and technical objectives, and achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for completion of project deliverables meeting customer requirements and their on-time delivery.
• Manage and control Work Directive scope
• Coordination with production, fielding, and sustainment teams to transition designs from engineering data to fielded hardware
• Lead with a customer focus, building and maintaining relationships to support the delivery of customer requirements
• Communicate with all levels of BAE Systems senior management regarding program performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to annual financial objectives
• Responsible for all aspects of Earned Value Management for each Work Directive, to include estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes
• Manage program scope and cost estimating, including
• Lead the master planning process and provide leadership and support to schedulers.
• Manage the crossfunctional team, to include Contracts, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify and develop opportunities to increase the value of assigned project(s)
• Lead the development of capture plans and preparation of proposals in response to various customer requests. The proposals include the cost estimate and project schedule
• Identify ways to use STS work directives to modernize the AMPV
• Attract, motivate, and lead teams, from multiple sites and/or cultures, including industry partners and suppliers
• Lead and inspire diverse teams in a high tempo environment

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Program/Project Management applying knowledge of PM methodologies, toolsets, and processes
• Experience in Cross-functional Leadership to achieve program objectives using a team-based approach that demonstrates the value of each team member
• Experience with Program Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management activities to include scope management, program/project plans, identification of risks, development of risk mitigation plans, and allocation of available resources
• Expertise in all facets of Earned Value management
• Ability to effectively manage program complexities and structuring activities in times of ambiguity
• Ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly effective critical thinking skills
• Customer focus and with good relationship building skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Graduate Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
• Experience in Defense (DoD)/Government Contracting
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense Engineering
• Experience in Control Account Manager (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Fluency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint software programs

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 Platforms & Services
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.