Senior Program Manager (Hybrid)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Would you like to lead a team to solve challenging problems that deliver enhanced capabilities to our military service personnel?

Would you like to be a part of a team that pushes frontiers, works in a collaborative and supportive environment, and makes a difference every day for our warfighters and our community?

Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

BAE Systems is currently looking for a Program Manager to lead a team focused on development of the next generation of military GPS devices to support our Ground Portfolio.

You will be working collaboratively with a team of experienced leaders and engineers to develop next generation navigation solutions.

Responsibilities for this job role include :

Focal for DoD customer and internal relationships

Work with a team of leaders to plan, coordinate, and execute a complex development program that engages a variety of disciplines, including systems, hardware, software, certification, and production

Help form strategies around program execution as well as engage in product line roadmap development

Drive focus to the organization to meet programmatic and strategic goals

A successful candidate will have the following attributes :

Excellent oral and written communicator

Thrives in a team environment

Eager to learn and quick to adapt

Data driven mindset

Ability to lead in a deeply technical environment

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

7 or more years leading development programs

Experience working across multiple disciplines

Control Account Management (CAM) experience

Current Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

History working US DoD programs

Agile Development

Strong risk management skills

Experience in project execution and oversight to ensure development teams have properly planned, set up project schedules, defined key performance measures, and established program cadence that ensures successful execution of program objectives.

Experience in supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals.

PMP Certification preferred but not required (would be willing to pursue completion of PMP certification)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $127900 - $217400

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.