Program Manager II

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Nashua, NH, USA
Hybrid
136K-231K Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Leads an international aerospace and defense sustainment program within the Missile Warning product area. Responsibilities include program lifecycle leadership, integration efforts, capture activities, strategic planning, budget management, subcontractor oversight, risk and opportunity mitigation, scope management, and leadership of geographically diverse cross-functional teams. The role requires customer and executive communication, complex problem solving, and an active Secret clearance.
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Job Description
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Program Manager looking for a challenging and dynamic role? BAE Systems' Countermeasures & Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Program Manager in the Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) Product Line. This role is in the Missile Warning product area which provides complete lifecycle support to our aircraft survivability equipment domestic and international customer base. This Program Manager role will be focused on the leadership of an international sustainment program, integration efforts and capture duties.
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 is a dynamic program manager opportunity reporting directly to the Program Area Director.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Demonstrated program management skills in complex program efforts across multiple locations
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience leading technical and program teams through all phases of the lifecycle.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems.
  • Ability to communicate and execute a strategic vision for the program.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively build and lead cross-functional team.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to customers, program teams and executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a geographically diverse team.
  • Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through other.
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and manage budgets effectively.
  • Extensive experience in managing and overseeing subcontractor relationships.
  • In-depth experience in identifying and mitigating Risks and Opportunities (R&O) to drive project success.
  • Skilled in dynamic scope management, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with goals.
  • Active Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • Demonstrated mastery of Program Management, Life-Cycle Management and Risk & Opportunity Management.
  • Master's degree

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200
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, Inc.
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.

Skills Required

  • Demonstrated program management skills in complex program efforts across multiple locations
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of experience leading technical and program teams through all lifecycle phases
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems
  • Ability to communicate and execute a strategic program vision
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and lead cross-functional teams
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, program teams, and executive leadership
  • Experience managing geographically diverse teams
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze and manage budgets
  • Extensive experience managing and overseeing subcontractor relationships
  • In-depth experience identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities
  • Skill in dynamic scope management
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Mastery of program management, lifecycle management, and risk and opportunity management
  • Master's degree

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits stand out with a 401(k) savings plan and company matching, emphasizing long-term financial security. This area is consistently positioned as one of the stronger components of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family programs are notably broad, including paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, dependent‑care accounts, and child‑ and elder‑care resources. In the U.S., up to 10 subsidized days of backup care per year further support caregivers.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, and vision options alongside HSAs/FSAs, mental‑health support, and an Employee Assistance Program. The breadth of offerings provides solid baseline protection across common healthcare needs.

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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