**Job Description**

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world.

The Production Program Manager will serve as the program lead for transition of a next-generation electronic defense capability from the development lifecycle phase to production and follow through into low rate initial production deliveries as well as capture & growth activities for follow-on production.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Strategic Program Ownership - Accountability for total program execution from requirements through delivery, inclusive of oversight of the integration of procurement, manufacturing, and testing to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality and cost targets

+ Profit & Loss Responsibility - Financial management, including Earned Value Management (EVM) controls, forecasting, and achievement of unit production cost targets

+ Customer & Stakeholder Interface - Primary point of contact for external customers and senior leadership

+ Cross-Functional Leadership - Matrixed leadership of a multi-functional team (e.g. Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts) to achieve programmatic goals

+ Risk & Opportunity Management - Proactive identification and mitigation of risks and opportunity management to optimize schedule and budget

+ Proposal Management Capture Lead for new business opportunities, including proposal development and programmatic requirements definition. Translating customer needs into actionable requirements and follow-on efforts.

This role provides a flexible 9/80 work schedule and a competitive 6% match on 401(k) contributions.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ US Citizen with ability to achieve Secret Clearance

+ Education: Bachelor s Degree in a technical or business field

+ Experience: 10 years of demonstrated experience leading multi-functional project teams in a high paced environment

+ Project Management: Proven expertise in program management processes, including program planning, risk and opportunity management, and Earned Value Management (EVM)

+ Proposal Development: Experience generating Statement of Works (SOWs), developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and cost volumes, and ensuring new wins are both competitive and executable

+ Transition to Production: Experience in transitioning new products from development to production

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Experience as a Program Manager within an aerospace or defense production environment. Experience with AS9145

+ Experience with ramping from LRIP to full rate production

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

+ Lean Six-Sigma certification

**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.

**Production Program Manager**

**127061BR**

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