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Sr. Program Manager II

BAE Systems

Kingsport, TNFull-time$120–204K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$120–204K/yr
Location
Kingsport, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives and complex facility design, construction, modernization, and expansion projects. The role oversees cross-functional teams, project profit and loss, planning, risk, suppliers, and communication with executive leadership and government customers. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business and at least 10 years of project management experience in industrial and chemical manufacturing environments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic Thinking, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveCommunication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredTechnical Writing, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredProblem Solving, requiredEarned Value Management, nice to haveIntegrated Master Scheduling, nice to haveMS Project, nice to havePrimavera, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Business, required10 Years Project Management Experience, requiredIndustrial and Chemical Manufacturing Experience, requiredCapital Projects or Plant Operations or Process Engineering or Facility Expansions, requiredMaster's Degree in Related Field, nice to havePMP or DAWIA Level III Program Management Certification, nice to haveCross-Functional Leadership Experience, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager to lead the successful execution of strategic initiatives and complex facility design and construction projects. As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for delivering large-scale facility modernization and expansion projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will lead a cross-functional team, manage profit and loss, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and government customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Project Leadership: Lead a cross-functional project team of project management, engineers, contracting, finance, and operations professionals to deliver large-scale (>$100M) highly complex Capital Investment or Government Funded projects on time, within budget, and to strigent quality standards.

  2. Profit and Loss Management: Be accountable for the profit and loss of assigned projects, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and that financial targets are met.

  3. Communication and Reporting: Prepare and deliver briefings and reports to executive leadership and government customers, providing updates on project status, progress, and issues.

  4. Sub-contractor and Supplier Management: Manage sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that they are meeting project requirements and delivering high-quality products and services.

  5. Project Planning and Control: Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

  6. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure that projects are delivered successfully.

Attributes of a Successful Senior Program Manager:

  1. Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions that align with business objectives.

  2. Collaborative Leader: Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

  3. Effective Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

  4. Results-Oriented: Strong focus on delivering results and meeting project goals and objectives.

  5. Adaptable and Flexible: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for mission accomplishments and a proven track record of delivering complex projects, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Program Manager with BAE Systems

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  1. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Business.

  2. Experience: Minimum 10 years of project management experience in industrial and chemical manufacturing environments. Experience managing capital projects, plant operations, process engineering, or facility expansions within chemical, petrochemical, or similar process industries is required.

  3. Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively to upper management and customers, both verbally and in writing.

  4. Technical Writing: Proficient in technical writing, such as proposal, statement of work development, and reports.

  5. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  1. Masters Degree: A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

  2. Certifications: Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or DAWIA Level III Program Management is preferred.

  3. Earned Value Management: Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar performance measurement tools is preferred.

  4. Scheduling Tools: Experience in developing Integrated Master schedules with sound logic through tools such as MS Project, Primavera, etc. is preferred.

  5. Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver or exceed commitments.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120000 - $204000

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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How this job compares

Set against the 10,995 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–204K/yr
  • Tennessee median$104–193K/yr211 salary ranges
  • US median$126–202K/yr8,587 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $162K, is 8% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Program Management salary ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 247 open Program Management jobs in Tennessee and 10,995 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (9,697 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,851 of the 10,995 open Program Management jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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