Program Manager

Job Description
What's it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. Whether it's an innovative proposal or a long-running core contract, you will be a key part of an innovative, and unique problem-solving team.
BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager to support our Ship Repair business in San Diego, CA. As a Program Manager, you can help our teams solve some of the most complex challenges - all while growing your own career. Our benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep nations safe.
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project activities, deliverables, and action items
• Prepare project execution plans and identify technical and business resource needs
• Develop or assist with development of project cost estimates and proposals
• Review work statements / scope to ensure they are adequately defined and executable
• Proactively and collaboratively support the project team through scope review, investigation, and guidance
• Execute processes and procedures to meet management and project requirements
• Review performance to include budget and schedule; review/prepare status reports
• Monitor effort to ensure schedule and budget are maintained accordance to plan
• Work with risk managers to ensure risks and opportunities are properly captured, appropriate risk mitigation activities are identified, and risk mitigation is effective
• Support the development and communication of program metrics
• Maintain and promote good customer relationships

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study and 8 years of experience in Program/Project Management
• Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling processes
• Experience in Production, Facilities, or similar environments
• Ability to manage and report project schedules and budgets
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to adapt to high volume workloads
• Ability to represent the team and deliver status reports to internal and external leadership
• Excellent organizational and follow through skills
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
• Detail oriented with problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Graduate Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar Certification
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in Facilities Modernization/Upgrade projects
• Experience in Defense or Maritime industries

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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 Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.