Program Manager II - Business Operations

Job Description
The Program Manager - Business Operations will be an integral part of the GSS Leadership Team (ELT), reporting directly to the VP. This role ensures critical program needs are met by serving as the liaison to other Strategic Business Units (SBUs); Strategic Capabilities Units (SCUs) and the Program Management Office (PMO). Key responsibilities will include: consolidating and managing staffing and resource needs to include facilities and information technology; Life Cycle Management (LCM) implementation; employee engagement; and other change management initiatives.
The Ground Systems & Services (GSS) Strategic Business Unit is responsible for driving business growth in the ground systems development, operations & sustainment, and technical services markets. This business unit focuses on designing, building and integrating ground systems in support of air and space-based assets, providing operational support for mission platforms and instruments and offering scientific and engineering expertise to our customers.
What You'll Do:

• Serve as a key member of the Vice President's Leadership Team (LT); demonstrate a First Team mindset - support of fellow LT members is a top priority.
• Serve as liaison between GSS employees, and leadership, regarding company culture, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.
• Play a key role in the organization and oversight of strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the guidance of executives.
• Oversee and coordinate capital prioritization across the SCUs in support of the business unit.
• Work with the Program Management Office (PMO) to support Life Cycle Management (LCM) implementation across the business unit, act as the SBU (Strategic Business Unit) LCM focal point.
• Consolidate GSS forecasting for engineering and program management to inform hiring strategies.
• Oversee cross-functional, organization-wide projects and initiatives; bring together important stakeholders and help drive decisions.
• Together with Marketing and Communications, coordinate and align internal and external communications. Handle inquiries and developing action plans to address them and assist with the preparation and dissemination of communications.
• Propose the creation of new systems and processes for optimized efficiency and productivity.
• Collect and provide GSS stakeholder feedback for enterprise change initiatives and lead the change management process for the GSS organization.
• Prepare for and follow up on meetings: prepare the VP for upcoming meetings by ensuring they have the information necessary to be productive and engaged.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 10 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Collaborative and inclusive style and ability to work with colleagues.
• Highest standard of business ethics.
• Superb communication skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision-making and technical audiences.
• Experience working with multiple executive stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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 Space & Mission Systems
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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.