Job Information
BAE Systems IT Program Manager (SME) in Herndon, Virginia
Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to lead a mission essential enterprise engineering program. This program provides full system lifecycle engineering support that includes software development, security, communications, release management, and end-user support at the enterprise level for a USG customer.
This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
The right candidate will have a minimum of 11 years' experience, PMP certified, and a Bachelor's or Master s Degree in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:
IT Program Manager will:
Serve as primary point of contract for the sponsor on all program related activities for an enterprise IT program
Lead a team of cross-functional, geographically dispersed IT professionals
Ensure development and positive maintenance of project schedules for associated program deliverables
Provide technical and financial reporting on program status
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Directly manage and develop a team of senior leader program managers with varying areas of responsibility across the program
Identify and lead in the execution of program related efficiencies and innovative solutions
Build, mentor, and empower project and task leads across the program to successfully deliver against assigned requirements
Identify risks and document program progress including implementation, timelines, quality, and success criteria to meet contractual requirements
Manage and ensure all project issues are resolved promptly to avoid negative impact to the budget or schedule
Work closely with the BAE Systems Talent Acquisition team to identify new candidates and adjudicate interviews, vetting and hiring of the new resources
Control and ensure consistent communications across the program including the following stakeholder groups: client, IDIQ contract leadership, COTR & CO, task order senior leadership team, project manager cadre, and workforce
Foster a workplace environment of mission calibration, emphasizing exceptional service delivery to support the customer s mission.
Ensure cost efficient, innovative, and resilient engineering solutions are designed, implemented, and approved by customer
Collaborate with program stakeholders to identify opportunities for hardening systems, improving resiliency, buying down future technical debt, improving security posture, increasing efficiency, and reducing total cost of ownership for the customer
Promote transparency in workforce efficiency by utilizing program management tools like JIRA and ServiceNow
Lead program efforts within a SecDevOps model
Requirements and skills:
Proven working experience as a program and project manager in the information technology sector
Prior PM experience in the IC leading a project of over 100 resources and valued over $200M
Five or more years of experience briefing and providing oversite to contractual and programmatic details to include finances, schedule, and scope.
Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in information technology
Excellent client-facing, internal team communication, and risk mitigation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Program Management Professional (PMP) certified
ITIL 4 certification or 5 or more years of experience with Enterprise IT Operations
BS degree in an IT or engineering discipline
Experience implementing or working within a SecDevOps model
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400
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.
IT Program Manager (SME)
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