ACES - Program Dir I

Job Description
Are you an experienced Program Manager, looking for a challenging and dynamic role? BAE Systems' Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area is looking for a highly motivated Program Manager in the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) Product Line. This role is to manage a large program of development and production projects as the lead program manager.
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." This role is posted as hybrid with an expectation that work is done mostly on site given the demands and environment of this role.
Key expectations of this role include:

• Plans, manages, coordinates, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes transition expectation for large, classified development programs for successful production launch.
• Effectively coordinate with program management, engineering, quality and operations leaders to achieve financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives.
• Participates in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company.
• Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety and security.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
To be considered for this Program Manager position, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related discipline.
• Experience: A minimum of 12 years of experience leading technical and program teams through all phases of the lifecycle.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Program Management: Demonstrated program management skills in complex development and production programs, with the ability to tailor processes to accelerate delivery. Experience working in all aspects of Lifecycle Management Phases.
• Leadership and Team Management: Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, with strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to achieve results through others.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage interdependent contracts and ensure projects stay on track and aligned with goals.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate and execute a strategic vision, as well as convey complex program information to both program teams and executive leadership.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and manage budgets effectively.
• Subcontractor Management: Extensive experience in managing and overseeing subcontractor relationships.
• Risk Management: In-depth experience in identifying and mitigating Risks and Opportunities (R&O) to drive project success.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop a 5-year vision for the product and drive project success through dynamic scope management.
• Active secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP/SAR clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with defense or aerospace industry standards and regulations.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Master's degree

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.