Project Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description
The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.
What You'll Do:

• Responsible for project leadership and guidance that supports successful program execution in accordance with the budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work (SOW) and technical specifications.
• Focal point for establishing project or small program execution goals and strategy in a fast-paced and often dynamic environment. Assist in the creation of a vision that energizes and enables the team to win.
• Responsible for the project or small program's major metrics - sales, bookings, profit, and the customer relationship.
• Help to define, secure, organize and direct staff, resources, standards, processes, procedures, and tools essential for the successful completion of a project or small program.
• Review and evaluate the project status on a continuing basis and work unplanned issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required.
• Work closely with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) management to communicate project progress and resolve issues and concerns.
• Work with Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU) management to ensure the project is staffed with appropriate skill levels and that work is being accomplished according to plan.
• Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure that project requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed down to the internal team and subcontractors.
• Employ proactive risk & opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential program issues and improvements.
• Employ Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and practices including variance reporting.
• Lead change proposal efforts for project including pre-coordination with customer to establish expectations.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities in support of new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new customers and programs.
• Lead technical, contracts, and subcontracts staff in monitoring performance of subcontractors performing on the contract.
• Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission, are fully engaged and empowered to execute, and are recognized for their performance.
• Resolve conflicts, demands and priorities on assigned projects.
• 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 4 years or more 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.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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.