BAE Systems FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, we secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity, and propels our teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. We believe how we work is just as important as what we work on, and we are guided by three key principles: We are one team who embraces the power of learning, collaboration, and inclusion; We innovate for impact; and Our innovation is multidimensional.... more details
Job Description BAE Systems FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, we secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity, and propels our teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. We believe how we work is just as important as what we work on, and we are guided by three key principles: We are one team who embraces the power of learning, collaboration, and inclusion; We innovate for impact; and Our innovation is multidimensional. At Imaging Solutions, we focus on high performance image sensors in exciting markets that range from Space to Scientific to Medical applications. We are a smaller commercial organization within a larger corporation, so if you are an individual that enjoys a cohesive team environment and is interested in a variety of challenges across a variety of products, then we are interested in hearing from you!
Our Program Managers lead, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects. They ensure achievement of financial, schedule, and technical performance objectives. Candidate should demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, leadership, problem-solving skills. This role supports existing production lines and new business as it transitions to production. Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety and security.
In this role, the individual will:
- Be accountable for all major product lines released to production for San Jose business, ensuring performance objectives are met and contract compliance
- Support growth of strategic partnerships with customers to ensure alignment and to maximize capability for our customers
- Demonstrate an exceptional ability to engage with customers and develop an understanding of their requirements and desired capabilities
- Communicate effectively to solve complex challenges and keep stakeholders informed/engaged
- Deliver clear and concise executive level presentations and messages to enable the leadership team to quickly assess the health and needs of the product lines
- Contribute to the product line as a member of the leadership team
- Ensure that product lines receive the necessary support and services from the functional organizations to achieve program objectives
- Provide holistic leadership while promoting a positive culture emphasizing teamwork, inclusiveness, and a fundamental respect for each person’s / organization’s contributions
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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelors Degree with 12 years of experience, or Masters Degree with 10 years of experience
- Experience working with multi-discipline cross functional project teams, utilizing strong communication and collaboration skills to successfully manage assigned product lines
- Lead through inspiration and encouragement and foster a culture of innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement on the program team to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable outcomes
- Experience integrating scope, schedule and budget for the successful execution of program objectives
- Demonstrated management skills on both large, strategic programs and small cost constrained programs. Experience with cost reduction and ROI analysis
- Exhibit sound interpersonal skills to interface, coordinate, and negotiate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
- Experience reviewing and approving Basis of Estimates and proposals including assessment of associated risks and opportunities
- Ability to understand and communicate with senior management regarding program performance status (cost/schedule/resources/risk) as well as performance to annual financial objectives.
- Demonstrated ability as a customer advocate with successful resolution of customer issues
- Exceptional ability to allocate and assign resources to complex technical tasks and manage the resources toward efficient utilization
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities
- Ability to develop and execute a program schedule and subsequently track status against that schedule
- Experience with product life cycle management
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and audits
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Master's degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent certification
- Developing strategies and proposals for new business pursuits
- Experience with semiconductor products and/or medical device in production environment
Pay InformationFull-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.
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.