Head of Programme Management

Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit Program ManagerThe Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to radio-frequency electronics, and electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.What You'll Do:Manage dynamic and highly technical development and/or production programs with emphasis on design, fabrication, and test of tactical RF and EO/IR components, subsystems, and systems.Responsible for overall program leadership, direction and guidance that ensures successful program execution in accordance with the budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Specifications.Provide sound leadership and team building to motivate, influence and effectively apply the program staff.Communicate program status to Upper Management.Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed-down to the internal team and subcontractors.Act as the main interface with the Customer and main BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) representative on all program related subjects.Recognize, develop, and work to win potential follow-on work, increased scope, and additional programs within the appropriate program Customer contacts.Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures and guidelines; negotiate acceptance/ approval of all program plans with internal interfaces and the customer.Identify and manage unique material, process, and supply chain issues related to the development of new technology hardware.Manage and support proposals, as required.Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.Working Conditions:Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsBS/BA in related field plus 12 or more years related experience.A current, active Secret security clearance is required.Demonstrate ability to work successfully with demanding customers, difficult schedules, and technically challenging projects.Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) including variance reportingProgram performance reporting status including program highlights, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), schedule progress, technical status and Customer Relations.Technical Performance Metrics (TPM's) including current progress of key technical performance parameters against requirements.Risk and opportunity management process as related to program plan.Comfortable and competent with MS Office computer tools including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Office.Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743Employee 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; 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. 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. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.