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BAE Systems FAST Labs - Program Manager I - APEX in Merrimack, New Hampshire

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See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s challenging problems. 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.

FAST Labs succeeds through teams who collaborate to mature and deliver leading edge technologies to internal and external customers. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive technology maturation velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safely. We are 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.

We are looking for a Program Manager for the Autonomy, Processing & Exploitation (APEX) product line within FAST Labs. APEX research spans technology thrusts from sensor processing (including communications, position, navigation, and timing, and signal exploitation), through knowledge generation and sense-making, up to tactical and operational level autonomy and decision support for manned, unmanned, and teamed mission applications. Our research drives advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical signal processing, pushing the boundaries of what is possible through advanced system prototypes and capability demonstrations. We seek to expand and advance our capabilities into full-spectrum, all-domain, all-participant, multi-time-scale applications.

As a Program Manager, you will support programs for the FAST Labs business area headquartered in Merrimack, NH where our primary customers are DARPA and other government labs. This position requires a program manager who is motivated by hard problems, has the ability to comfortably operate in and through ambiguity, and understands how to use their technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs from start to finish. FAST Labs program managers need to be able to work well with geographically diverse program teams and relevant stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks/opportunities, and develop/manage the program scheduled. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate equally well with: customers, end users, Sr. management, technical teams, and program functional support (finance, contracts, security).

Key aspects of this role:

  • Utilize your technical experience to lead multi-disciplinary program teams

  • Accountable for all aspects of program initiation, planning and execution, and ensuring program commitments are met.

  • Motivation to solve hard problems.

  • Responsible and accountable to the Business for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success.

  • Makes decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensures assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit and cash flow.

  • Leads or participates in the creation of new business strategies and in the development of strategic and financial plans.

  • Demonstrates:

  • Ability to lead with authority and make informed decision to guide programs to meet objectives.

  • Strong communication skills both internal and customer facing

  • Strong leadership in ethics, safety and security.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site . This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree in a technical field with at least 8 years of experience (6 years with a Master's degree) with at least 5 years' experience leading technical projects/programs

  • Ability to obtain DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance

  • Experience working complex, dynamic research and development projects/programs

  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams

  • Exceptional communication skills, with ability to communicate across technical disciplines with customers and senior management.

  • Excellent decision-making and thought leadership

  • Ability to influence highly technical teams to drive program performance

  • Experience working on and leading software projects/programs

  • Experience integrating scope, schedule, budget and risk for the successful execution of the program's objectives

  • 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

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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in a technical field

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

  • Experience working with engineering, product management, research and design teams

  • Experience with Earned Value Management techniques

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams

  • Experience leading highly dynamic programs

  • Experience leading through ambiguity

  • Knowledge of defense contract types

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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.

FAST Labs - Program Manager I - APEX

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