Associate Program Manager

Associate Program Manager

BAE Systems - Weapon Systems is seeking an Associate Program Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. The successful candidate will support Weapon Systems programs under the Precision Guided Munitions Advanced Development & Capture directorate, with a focus on:

• Delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
• Achieving cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
• Effectively managing program complexities, including production and product sustainment

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Program Managers in managing Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) contracts to ensure on-time deliveries and project execution
• Developing and maintaining program documentation, such as the Program Plan of Execution, Risk and Opportunity Management Plan, and Life Cycle Management plans
• Coordinating activities across multiple functions to support program objectives
• Assisting in the management of hardware deliverables, shipments, and internal planning and coordination activities
• Developing reports on key program metrics, including on-time delivery, hardware production, and performance to labor and material budgets
• Supporting recurring status meetings with the program team and customer

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent education/experience
• Experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or business environment
• Experience with program scope and cost estimating, including ETC/EAC processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused and able to build strong relationships

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Graduate degree (MBA) or professional certification (PMP)
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, machining, welding, mechanical engineering, or operations management
• Experience in program/project management (EVMS), controls, or coordination
• Experience with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and cross-functional teams
• International business experience
• Advanced proficiency in ORACLE, Microsoft Project, or Microsoft Excel applications

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680. 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 teammaking 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 ship repairjust 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.