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- Office in Nashua
Job Description
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®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
We are seeking an experienced Software Program Engineering Manager II to lead the Digital Architecture Team (DAT) in developing innovative software solutions that modernize BAE Systems' digital infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of technical managers and engineers, overseeing the development of cost-effective solutions using a modular software architecture, and ensuring alignment with BAE Systems' strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership:
- Provide technical vision and direction to the Digital Architecture Team, ensuring alignment with BAE Systems' digital transformation strategy.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the team's charter and purpose, ensuring all initiatives and projects support the modernization of BAE Systems' digital infrastructure.
- Manage multiple engineering programs and projects, prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Develop and manage project plans, resource allocation plans, and schedules to ensure successful project execution.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback to ensure individual and team growth.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for data engineering talent, ensuring a diverse and skilled team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize engineering requirements, ensuring solutions meet business needs and align with BAE Systems' strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain expertise in modular software architecture, digital transformation, and engineering best practices.
- Communicate technical plans, progress, and results to senior leadership, stakeholders, and customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are managed.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, proposing and implementing changes to enhance team performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to drive team innovation and growth.
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering, program management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading high-performing teams and managing complex engineering programs.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering principles, and best practices.
- Experience with modular software architecture, digital transformation, and engineering innovation.
- Proven experience in technical leadership, program management, and team management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to plan multi-year projects and execute.
- Understanding of business operations, cost management, and strategic planning.
- Ability to present technical and non-technical material to large audiences.
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Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience working in the defense, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.
- Experience with emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity.
- 8+ years of experience as a software developer
- Experience building microservice architectures and distributed systems.