Program Mgr II en BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP
BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP · Louisville, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Senior
- Oficina en Louisville
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in Louisville, KY.
The Program Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering scope on our international Mk45 Naval Gun System & Ammunition Handling System (AHS) programs on time and within cost.
This role primarily manages pursuits and contract execution with Germany as the end customer including both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
Additional scope includes activities in other markets.
The role reports directly to the Program Director for International Naval Guns.
Location/Schedule/Travel:
The Program Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering scope on our international Mk45 Naval Gun System & Ammunition Handling System (AHS) programs on time and within cost.
This role primarily manages pursuits and contract execution with Germany as the end customer including both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
Additional scope includes activities in other markets.
The role reports directly to the Program Director for International Naval Guns.
Location/Schedule/Travel:
- This role is onsite in Louisville, KY
- The workday will begin around 7:00AM
- The role works a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off
- There may be up to 20% travel including international travel.
- Managing scope to achieve cost/profitability, schedule and technical performance objectives
- Performing as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Establishing program direction for the matrixed team delivering the scope (operations including supply chain and manufacturing, engineering, field service, and/or others)
- Proactively planning for activities on current and future contracts
- Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management
- Actively and effectively managing risks and opportunities
- Indirectly managing, leading, and developing program team members across several functions
- Making timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
- Continuously improving program performance including capturing, evaluating, and sharing good practice
- Meeting financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
- Pursuing and capturing new business in the naval guns product area
- Responsible for completion of deliverables and on-time delivery
- With respect to production, manages material for and manufacturing of hardware including final processing, shipment and delivery planning and coordination, and quality and export reviews
- Manages operations, quality, engineering, field service, and supporting functional resources to deliver program scope
- Partners with project controls to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manages program team’s performance to the IMS
- Develops, creates, and reports on key program metrics including on-time delivery, material forecasts, hardware production and delivery forecasts, resource allocation, and performance to labor and material budgets
- Identifies and assesses performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develops and initiates improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilizes metrics to verify performance to plan
- Supports recurring status meetings with the program team and customer and program review meetings with business and customer leadership
- Hosts customer meetings at the Louisville factory and our Minneapolis location including coordinating visits with export and security functions
- Flexes schedule due to time zone differences when supporting customer meetings
- Successfully navigates through cultural differences to understand unique customer customs, expectations, values, and priorities
- Presents new business opportunities to leadership and leads capture activities including proposal development
State/Province
Kentucky
Salary Max Point
226667
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
None
Shift
1st Shift
Union Job
None
Business Area
Combat Mission Systems
City
Louisville
Job Posting Title
Program Manager II
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of work experience or equivalent education/experience
- Strong customer focus and relationship building skills
- Interest in deepening global and cultural awareness, understanding, and experience
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in Program/Project Management
- Experience in Scope Management
- Experience in Team/Cross-functional Leadership
- Experience in Manufacturing/Production
- Experience in Stakeholder Management/Influencing
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance
- Knowledge of program scope management and cost estimating including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes
- Ability to develop and implement effective program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
- Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to achieve program objectives using a team based approach that demonstrates the value of each team member
- Ability to effectively manage program complexities and structure activities in times of ambiguity
- Ability to operate independently and proactively
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
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.
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.
Company
130_BAE Systems Land&Armaments LP
Postal Code
40214
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Department
32PMO_P&S CMS Program Mgmt
Country
United States
Job Family
Program Management
Preferred Skills and Education
- International business knowledge
- German cultural awareness, understanding, and experience
- Professional Certifications (PMP)
- Experience in Defense (DoD)/Government Contracting
- Experience in a Firm Fixed Price Environment
- Experience in Engineering/Technology
- Experience in Operational Excellence (OE)
- Experience in Control Account Management (CAM)
- Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
- Experience in Oracle or ERP
- Advanced Excel skills
Salary Min Point
133333
Travel Percentage
10%
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Job Category
Project & Program Management
Physical location of the job
Full-time onsite
U.S. Citizenship Required
No
