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Development Program Manager

BAE Systems

Wayne, NJFull-time$145–247K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$145–247K/yr
Location
Wayne, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Development Program Manager. The Development Program Manager will join BAE Systems' C4ISR Program Management team, leading complex projects within the Tactical Data Links Program Area. The role involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, ensuring financial and schedule objectives, supporting new business development, and modeling strong ethical and safety leadership.

Key focus areas include Lead, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects, Ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives, and Participate in the support of new business and development of financial plans for the company.

Important skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Life Cycle Management, Scope Schedule Budget Integration, Defense Contract Knowledge, Earned Value Management, and Interpersonal Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cross Functional Team LeadershipLife Cycle ManagementScope Schedule Budget IntegrationDefense Contract KnowledgeEarned Value ManagementInterpersonal SkillsDiscretionIndependent JudgmentProgram SchedulingCRMAS9100 KnowledgeAS9145 Knowledge

Qualifications

US CitizenshipBachelor's Degree8 Years ExperienceProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. 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 missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

The C4ISR Program Management team is seeking a Development Program Manager in support of the Tactical Data Links Program Area within the AC&S Product Line directorate. In this role, you will:

  • Lead, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects

  • Ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives

  • Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company

  • Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety and security

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Ability to lead cross functional teams (ie Engineering, Finance, Operations, etc.) in the execution of complex technical tasks

  • Experience with life cycle management

  • Experience integrating scope, schedule and budget for the successful execution of the programs objectives

  • Working knowledge of defense contract type and the risk associated with each

  • Proven track record working with financial analysts to achieve all financial objectives for the program using Earned Value Management techniques

  • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers

  • Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of PM duties

  • Ability to develop and execute a program schedule and subsequently track status against that schedule

  • Actively manage customer relationships to maintain a win-win of program execution and future business

  • Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9145 or similar quality standards

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years work experience

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent certification

  • Developing strategies and proposals for new business pursuits

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584

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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