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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 Mk45 Naval Gun System & Ammunition Handling System (AHS) programs on time and within cost.

This role primarily manages contracts and new business with existing customers as well as industrial offset planning and execution.

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 10% travel including potential international travel

The project manager is accountable for the following:

+ Managing scope, schedule, and cost for particular tasks or elements of a larger effort

+ Identifying and managing risks and opportunities

+ Monitoring and controlling activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management

+ Performing as a Control Account Manager (CAM)

+ Leading matrixed team members based on program direction from a senior program manager

+ Proactively planning for activities on current and future contracts

+ Continuously improving program performance including capturing, evaluating, and sharing good practice

Responsibilities and day-to-day activities within this role include the following:

+ Partners with project controls to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manages project s performance to the IMS

+ Develops, creates, and reports on key project 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 project or business objectives, develops and initiates improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilizes metrics to verify performance to plan

+ Proactively follows all export and security policies

+ Flexes schedule due to time zone differences when supporting customer meetings

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Bachelor s Degree and 2 years of work experience or equivalent education/experience

+ Customer focus and relationship building skills

+ Experience in Project Management and interest in deepening and broadening this skillset rapidly

+ Experience in Scope Management

+ Ability to develop and implement effective project plans

+ Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

+ Uses a team-based approach that demonstrates the value of each team member

+ Ability to operate independently and proactively

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ 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

+ Global business and international cultural awareness

+ Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)

+ Professional Certifications (PMP)

+ Experience in Team/Cross-functional Leadership

+ Experience in Stakeholder Management/Influencing

+ Experience in Defense (DoD)/Government Contracting

+ Experience in a Firm Fixed Price Environment

+ 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

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.

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