Head of Programme Management

Job Description Join a dynamic and high performing team that provides mission critical electronic warfare solutions across a growing portfolio of opportunities in BAE System’s Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area, part of one of the leading aerospace and defense companies. ECS’s Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) product line has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join the EPAWSS team. The F-15 EPAWSS program manager will have the opportunity to lead key projects across all phases of a program lifecycle, including development, sustainment, production, as well as strategic proposal/capture efforts in support of the growting EPAWSS portfolio. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Come build your career with BAE Systems and help us chart the course for the next generation of full spectrum electronic warfare.
Provide proactive project management for assigned program activities, ensuring program commitments are met, including achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Develop program/project plans specifying goals, staffing needs, schedule milestones, risks and contingency plans.
Assist with managing customer and supplier relationships to maintain a win-win of program execution and future business and maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
Lead through inspiration and encouragement and foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement on the program team to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable outcomes.
ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Assurance Framework and all other policies and requirements; provide for good stewardship of the assets of the business.
Demonstrated professionalism and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to interface and negotiate with and present to a variety of stakeholders including coworkers, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
Experience with Operations and electronic hardware design, development, and test activities
Proven track record working with financial analysts to achieve all financial objectives for the program using Earned Value Management techniques
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience in program management and/or with functional activities related to the program lifecycle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success in a program management role
International Capture or Program Management
Experience being Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Skilled at creating, executing, and monitoring projects using Microsoft Project or similar applications
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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; 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. 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. 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.