Program Manager - AMPV Production

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Production Program Manager for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program supporting our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Program Manager, reporting to the Ground Maneuver Product Line Leader, is responsible for profit and loss on this highly complex program involving the production of five AMPV variants at the BAE Systems York, PA facility. In this role you will manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute the AMPV Production program. You will provide a competitive advantage to the company by managing the program's defined scope on schedule, within budget, and at the expected level of quality. You will develop program plans that address the life-cycle of the program. Serve as the primary point of contact and manage stakeholder communications with cross-functional teams, customers, and BAE Systems management on programmatic issues. Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety, quality, and security.

Location/Schedule/Travel:

• This position will be based in York, Pennsylvania
• This is a Hybrid role where you will work onsite on average 3 days a week and remote 2 days a week, based on business needs
• This position will involve 25% of travel, on average one week each month, based on business needs

Responsibilities:

• Ensure achievement of financial, technical, and schedule objectives of the program
• Ensures alignment between the cross functional team to meet objectives
• Ensure communication between the Proposal, STS, and Production teams to properly plan future production impacts
• Provide senior leadership updates on the state of the program on a monthly and ad hoc basis
• Serve as the primary point of contact and manages stakeholder communications with cross-functional teams, customers, and BAE Systems management on programmatic issues
• Drive issues to resolution through the cross functional team
• Identify best practices across the business and implement into the AMPV production program as appropriate
• Manage scope to achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives
• Perform as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Establish program direction for the matrixed team delivering the scope (operations including supply chain and manufacturing, engineering, and/or others)
• Proactively plan for activities on current and future contracts
• Actively and effectively manage risks and opportunities
• Indirectly manage, lead, and develop program team members across several functions
• Make timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
• Coach and mentor program managers with the AMPV program

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Program Management with the ability to manage coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects
• Experience in Program Management including requirements management, schedule estimating, cost estimating, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Earned Value Management
• Experience in Program Leadership within a large, complex, multi-functional, geographically dispersed organization
• Experience in People Management/Leadership with the ability to fosters an inclusive workplace in which all individuals thrive and perform at their best
• Strong business acumen enabling achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives
• Executive presence and ability to represent the enterprise internally at senior levels and externally to senior level customers and suppliers
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with senior level leaders, customers, and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders across multiple contracts and/or program activities
• Demonstrated ability to engage cross-functional teams to understand multiple product structures to develop strategies for planning and executing the work to minimize duplicate/overlapping activities
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal/external stakeholders to plan and execute programs and deliver program requirements, including contracts, engineering, finance, facilities, logistics, material planning, supply chain, quality, and USG agencies including DCMA and TACOM
• Ability to manage performance to ensure completion of deliverables and on-time delivery
• Ability to lead, manage, and influence stakeholders
• Ability to act independently within established guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft suite

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MBA or Masters Degree
• PMP Certified
• Experience in Product Development and Production Program Management for Combat Vehicles
• Experience in USG/Army acquisition, planning, budgeting, and requirements
• Experience in Program Controls, Performance Management, KPIs, and Metrics
• Knowledge of Government Procurement System
• Understanding of USG acquisition, planning, and budgeting processes
• Understanding of USG requirements process
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and implement lessons learned

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.