Program Manager - Space Products - Hybrid (Northern VA or Southern, NH)

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. The location for this role is Southern, NH or Northern VA, with consideration for remote candidates full time.

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate for Those Who Move the World™”. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

From wafers to components to circuit card assemblies and subsystems, our products are ubiquitous throughout Earth’s orbit and beyond. Known as an industry leader for its suite of radiation hardened products, the Space Systems Product Line leverages decades of expertise to build robust products operating in many commercial, civil, and national security Space missions over the past 20+ years. Such applications include GPS, weather monitoring, satellite television and radio, and, recently, the James Webb Space Telescope.

Space Systems is currently in search of an entry-level Program Manager. The Program Manager will coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects. Additionally, the PM will ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives. Finally, the PM must model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety, and security.

**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**Required Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Ability to work with financial analysts to achieve all financial objectives for the program
2. Strong communication skills both internal and customer facing
3. Ability to lead cross functional teams (ie Engineering, Finance, Operations, etc.) in the execution of complex technical tasks
4. Ability to develop and execute a program schedule and subsequently track status against that schedule

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Master’s degree
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
3. Experience leading Earned Value programs
4. Working knowledge developing proposals for new business pursuits

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.