Job Information
BAE Systems Program Manager - Project Planning & Proposals in Louisville, Kentucky
Job Description
BAE Systems Sustainment & International Product Line is hiring a Program Manager - Project Planning & Proposals to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Program Manager will focus on internal efforts by working with the International Program Directors to ensure we are prepared with the right exportable products to support our capture teams. This leader will also be responsible for preparation of international proposals in support of each of the international areas.
The position is available as hybrid with periodic travel (25%-40%) to company and customer locations, both domestically and internationally.
For this position, we will consider someone working out of any one of the major Combat Mission Systems locations: York PA, Sterling Heights MI, Louisville KY, Minneapolis MN, or Falls Church, VA.
Responsibilities:
Contributes to strategies for proposal preparation, negotiations, and pricing decisions
Manages the implementation of BAE Systems Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes and works across the Product Line to ensure consistent processes and disciplines in place
Supports internal group and external group stakeholder collaboration to meet program obligations and objectives
Effectively presents Campaign, Capture, and Program status and proposals to Customers and Senior Management
Proactively plans, monitors, and controls scope and activities
Manages cost accounts and all aspects of cost, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction for Programs that are owned in this role
Makes timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Actively and effectively manages opportunities and risks
Meets financial commitments for Orders, Sales, Profit, and Cash Flow
Continuously improves program performance including capturing, evaluating, sharing, and implementing best practices
Supports disciplined, effective change management
Ensures completeness and quality of program documentation
Documents lessons learned, archives program records, and actively implements learning from experience initiatives to improve performance
Complies with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to ethics, export control, proprietary information, document/record retention, public communication, etc.
Promotes a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety and environmental objectives and policies
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Ability to travel 25%-40%, both domestically and internationally
Bachelor s Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Program/Project/Proposal Management
Experience in Programs, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and/or Sustainment and Field Service to understand business complexities
Knowledge of the competitive proposal process, including strategies and pricing
Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and/or industrialization processes and business arrangements
Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-culturally and cross-functionally
Strong leadership, collaborative, and interpersonal skills for coordinating, planning, aligning, and managing multiple stakeholders, both internal and external
Ability to take a deliberate approach to decision-making in a dynamic operating environment
Ability to determine root cause and implement solutions to address
Solid oral and written communication skills to communicate with internal and external leaders at multiple levels to include executive leadership in the US Government, foreign countries, and the company
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification
Defense Acquisition Program training
Knowledge of BAE Systems products
Experience in International Proposal Management
Expertise in Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and/or industrialization processes and business arrangements
Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM) practices and an understanding of all steps involved in a product lifecycle
Understanding of business case development, schedule development and analysis, program cost management and forecasting, and opportunity and risk management
Ability to operate within broad guidance to generate strategies, convert into actionable plans, and lead teams through executing the plans
Ability to implement change management and continuous learning initiatives
Entrepreneurial mindset with a growth focus and repeatable process orientation
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
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.
Program Manager - Project Planning & Proposals
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