Job Information
BAE Systems Program Manager - Organizational Change Management and Knowledge Management in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Program Manager to lead Organizational Change Management and Knowledge Management to support the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Program Excellence team provides strategic and thought leadership to Project, Program, and Portfolio Management for the CMS business area with annual sales of approximately $3B and over 200 program managers. This role will support the Program Management capability for CMS and improve Program Management Processes, Training, Tools, and Measures. The role will report to the Sr. Director of Program Excellence.
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 (averaging 3 days onsite weekly).
For this position, we will consider someone working out of any one of the major Combat Mission Systems locations: York PA, Sterling Heights MI, Louisville KY, or Maple Grove MN.
Responsibilities:
Develop project control integrated cost and schedule processes and training for application of Integrated Program Management System (IPMS), including Earned Value Management (EVM) for Combat Mission Systems (CMS) programs
Collaborate with PM&C Director, BS&S Leadership and Surveillance Manager, and other program execution teams to ensure the IPMS supports both business organization and program execution objectives
Maintain performance excellence within the integrated systems and ensure the planning, architecture, processes, tools, testing, and continuous improvements promote current and future effectiveness
Collaborate and communicate with other program control and execution teams at all levels to evaluate key performance of current cost and schedule integration process and help facilitate change
Work with people in other business areas, such as earned value, accounting, purchasing, material management, program management, operations, etc.
Promote consistency across all programs within CMS, ensure existing and improved processes remain in compliance with EVMS System Description and DOD Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guide
Conduct EVM knowledge assessments and identify skills or knowledge gaps that will need to be addressed
Develop, coordinate, and conduct both small and large scale training to close knowledge and skill gaps
Work with internal subject matter experts that can help design course/class work and generate train-the-trainer sessions as required
Support internal and external project control surveillance activities, including working proactively with program teams to prepare/train teams, mock interviews, mitigating risk of discrepancy reports, developing corrective action plans, and driving program teams and the organization to closure on actions
Actively participate in Planning, Monitoring, and Control Change Control Board (CCB) Working Groups to elevate CMS project controls and ensure individual efforts drive improvements forward consistent with other initiatives
Maintain familiarity with industry practices, trends, and applications to enhance the organization's capabilities
Partner with the CMS program manager community to provide program management training and assist with program planning and execution
Review and analyze Program Management performance trends against industry benchmarks
Support cross-sector and BAE Systems, Inc. program management initiatives
Support CMS Program Management in Lifecycle Management
Support the Program Management function for internal/external audits
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Program Management
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVMS)
Experience in Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
Experience in Performance Management, including monitoring and control (KPIs, Metrics, Dashboards, etc.)
Experience in Organizational Change Management
Experience in Knowledge Management
Experience in Training large groups/organizations
Experience in Cross-functional Team environments
Ability to develop training materials for cross-functional groups and conduct training virtually and in-person classroom environment
Ability to execute strategic plans to achieve performance goals
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence, engagement, and feedback
Ability to interface with and present to team members and senior leaders in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Ability to be agile and manage changing expectations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master's Degree
Expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Expertise in Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
Expertise in Data Analytics and Reporting
Experience in Data Visualization, including Power BI
Experience in Defense Contracting
Experience in Training Content development and improvement
Experience in Budgeting and Costing
Experience in Design/Development Programs
Experience in Stage Gate and Design Reviews
Experience in Change Management across different functions
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200
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.
Program Manager - Organizational Change Management and Knowledge Management
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