Program Manager III - New Products

Job Description 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.

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In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Adaptive Communication and Sensing (AC&S) product line as part of our Tactical Data Links Program Area. This role will report to the Program Area Director of Tactical Data Links and be responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of our newest products.

Responsibilities include: Lead design, development and qualification of a new commercial product for defense customers.

Provide leadership to a team of program managers.

Manage both internal and customer funding streams.

Oversee the transition of the product from design into production.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status Required Education, Experience, & Skills 7 years’ work experience with Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience of experience in program or capture management and/or with functional activities related to the program lifecycle, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience leading product development programs.

Demonstrated experience in building customer and supplier relationships, leading customer interactions and discussions of a technical and/or strategic nature.

Ability to understand customers’ needs and objectives.

Ability to lead complex teams that are distributed across geographic locations in a borderless fashion.

Financial management expertise and experience executing to revenue and profit targets.

Personnel leadership and management of a diverse, cross functional team.

The ability to develop creative solutions to highly complex problems.

Strong written and verbal skills to effectively communicate the program status across the AC&S team.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Master's degree and 10 years related experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAWIA Level II/III.

Prior experience in transitioning new products to production.

Experience with commercial products and product management principles.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.