BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager to lead the successful execution of strategic initiatives and complex facility design and construction projects. As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for delivering large-scale facility modernization and expansion projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will lead a cross-functional team, manage profit and loss, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and government customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead a cross-functional project team of project management, engineers, contracting, finance, and operations professionals to deliver large-scale (> $100M) highly complex Capital Investment or Government Funded projects on time, within budget, and to strigent quality standards.
- Profit and Loss Management: Be accountable for the profit and loss of assigned projects, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and that financial targets are met.
- Communication and Reporting: Prepare and deliver briefings and reports to executive leadership and government customers, providing updates on project status, progress, and issues.
- Sub-contractor and Supplier Management: Manage sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that they are meeting project requirements and delivering high-quality products and services.
- Project Planning and Control: Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure that projects are delivered successfully.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions that align with business objectives.
- Collaborative Leader: Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Effective Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Results-Oriented: Strong focus on delivering results and meeting project goals and objectives.
- Adaptable and Flexible: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for mission accomplishments and a proven track record of delivering complex projects, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Program Manager with BAE Systems
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Business.
- Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in project management in the Defense, Construction, or Oil/Gas/Chemical Industry.
- Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively to upper management and customers, both verbally and in writing.
- Technical Writing: Proficient in technical writing, such as proposal, statement of work development, and reports.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Masters Degree: A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Certifications: Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or DAWIA Level III Program Management is preferred.
- Earned Value Management: Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar performance measurement tools is preferred.
- Scheduling Tools: Experience in developing Integrated Master schedules with sound logic through tools such as MS Project, Primavera, etc. is preferred.
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver or exceed commitments.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120000 - $204000
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 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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
- Minimum 10 years relevant project management experience in Defense, Construction, or Oil/Gas/Chemical industry
- Effective verbal and written communication with upper management and customers
- Proficient in technical writing (proposals, statements of work, reports)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Master's degree in a related field
- PMP certification or DAWIA Level III Program Management
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Experience developing integrated master schedules using MS Project or Primavera
- Demonstrated leadership leading cross-functional teams to meet or exceed commitments
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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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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