Program Manager

Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in Louisville, KY. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering on our commitments in our payload tube portfolio. This role primarily manages contracts and new business with existing customers. The role reports directly to the Director for Submarine Programs.

Location/Schedule/Travel:

• This role is onsite in Louisville, KY
• The workday will begin around 7:00AM
• The role works on a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off
• There may be up to 10% domestic travel

The Program Manager is accountable for the following:

• Managing program execution to predictably achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives
• Meeting financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
• Preparing and presenting program management reviews (PMRs) with information tailored to the appropriate level
• Establishing program direction for the matrixed team (operations including supply chain and manufacturing, engineering, field service, and/or others)
• Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management
• Implement appropriate actions to resolve issues, manage risks, and realize opportunities
• Primary point of contact for providing clear, accurate, and timely communication to customers
• Pursuing and capturing new business in the submarine product area

Responsibilities and day-to-day activities within this role include the following:

• Responsible for on-time completion of deliverables
• Ensuring that the production team successfully manages material for and manufacturing of hardware including final processing, shipment/delivery coordination, and quality reviews
• Partners with project controls to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manages the program team’s performance to the IMS
• Develops, creates, and reports on key program metrics including on-time delivery, material forecasts, hardware production and delivery forecasts, resource allocation, and performance to labor and material budgets
• Identifies and assesses performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develops and initiates improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilizes metrics to verify performance to plan
• Supports recurring status meetings with the program team and customer and program review meetings with business and customer leadership
• Hosts customer meetings at the Louisville factory, coordinates visits with export and security functions
• Presents new business opportunities to leadership and leads capture activities including proposal development

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Strong customer focus and relationship building skills
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong reporting and presentation skills with clear and concise data
• Experience in Program/Project Management
• Experience in Scope Management
• Experience in Team/Cross-functional Leadership
• Experience in Manufacturing/Production
• Experience in Stakeholder Management/Influencing
• Experience in Defense (DoW)/Government Contracting
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance
• Knowledge of program scope management and cost estimating including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes
• Ability to develop and implement effective program plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to achieve program objectives using a team-based approach that demonstrates the value of each team member
• Ability to effectively manage program complexities and structuring activities in times of ambiguity
• Ability to operate independently and proactively
• Ability to create effective PowerPoint slides for senior leadership and customer meetings
• Ability to confidently and knowledgably present program data and status reports
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Professional Certifications (PMP)
• Experience in a Firm Fixed Price Environment
• Experience in Engineering/Technology or Operational Excellence (OE)
• Experience in Control Account Management (CAM) or Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Experience in Performance Management (KPIs and Metrics)
• Knowledge of Profit and Loss (P&L), understanding orders, sales, cash, profitability and the impact of program execution and performance
• Business Acumen and Executive Presence to confidently support a complex program
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without authority
• Ability to thoughtfully develop reports and presentations with the target audience in mind
• Experience in Oracle or ERP
• Advanced Excel skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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 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.

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