Program Manager

About

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager to join its organization. The Program Manager for the AMPV Production Contract oversees and manages the technical project(s) and serves as a liaison between the government Project Manager as well as the various management teams and line managers. This is a developmental role for candidates that are interested in the mission, excited about the programs, and want to build a strong foundation for a Program Management career with the AMPV team. It is a full‑time on‑site position that works cross‑functionally across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project execution plans and identify technical and business resource requirements.
• Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Support day‑to‑day activities to coordinate and manage AMPV projects for performance compliance with cost estimates, plan schedules, and status reporting requirements within established company practices to identify and mitigate program risks and meet commitments.
• Develop, execute, and manage risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
• Develop, analyze, and review project reports and other program documentation, monitor metrics, and provide coordination and support to program leadership and program management reviews.
• Balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs on a daily basis.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to collaboratively drive strategy and monitor performance metrics to mitigate program issues.
• Lead continuous improvement activities including tools and processes for the program and business area.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years experience or equivalent education/work experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Experience with Earned Value Management (scheduling, financial reporting, and analysis).
• Experience with overall management of specific projects and tasks, ensuring technical solutions, schedules, and project deliverables are implemented in a timely manner.
• Experience supporting increasing demand while continuing to meet key performance indicators.
• Ability to lead in a cross‑functional team environment, with a customer‑focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in serving internal and external customers.
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lead diverse matrixed teams comprised of operations, production support, supply chain, engineers, logisticians, finance, scheduling, and other subject‑matter experts.
• Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project‑management discipline.
• Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certified.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
• Experience with risk and opportunity management.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $107,359 – $182,510
Note: This range is based on market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by factors such as business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program and legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non‑monetary awards
• Additional incentives based on position level 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 delivering 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. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector focuses on armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, ship repair, and related technologies. Employees take pride in building products that protect the lives of those who serve, contributing to a mission of improving the future and protecting lives.