F-35 Fleet Readiness Program Manager

Job Description At BAE Systems, we meet our customer’s needs through the entire lifecycle of our Electronic Warfare (EW) products. From design and development to prototype and full rate production, to post-delivery product support, we deliver EW capability and readiness spanning the platform’s entire operational service life.

Our F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Sustainment team is seeking a Program Manager to support our Fleet-Readiness Integrated Program Team (IPT). This position will report directly to the F-35 Fleet Readiness Director and support various projects within the IPT, with the primary focus on supporting transactional repairs, in addition this role will also support system HW/SW Modifications and Master Repair Agreement efforts. There may be an opportunity for a hybrid schedule in the future, but for the foreseeable future this will be a full-time, onsite role based in Merrimack, NH (MER24 and MNH25).

As a Fleet Readiness PM, you will be leading a team focused on delivering EW system availability and affordability across the entire worldwide fleet of 1,000+ aircraft by optimizing fleet demands and driving efficient and effective returns and repairs in our Merrimack, NH sustainment center and with our government partners at the depot in Robins AFB, GA.

This is a dynamic program management opportunity to support major cornerstone program in the portfolio. Important elements for this position include: performance based / outcome based decisions; product sustainment principles; customer engagement; senior leader engagement; delivery on customer commitments; leading a geographically dispersed team; being a key member of the F-35 Fleet Readiness leadership team.

Sustainment and Repair management experience is highly desired but not required.

In this job, you will:

• Plan, coordinate and manage F-35 sustainment efforts.
• Prepare and/or review project execution plans and other documentation.
• Be intimately involved in budget/financial planning and reporting.
• Develop customer relationships with regular communication.
• Drive program/contract success by delivering on our commitments in accordance with the expected behaviors, processes and guidance
• Actively promote a culture of inclusivity, safety, health, and personal well-being for the program team.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Demonstrated program/project management skills or equivalentPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proposal experience within BAE Systems
• 8 years of development life cycle experience in DoD programs
• Cost Account Experience
• Team Leadership Experience
• Experience interfacing and briefing customer and upper management
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Familiarity with electronic warfare systems sustainment, depot repair and performance based logistics contracts
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Demonstrated Life-Cycle Management and Risk & Opportunity Management
• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively build and lead teams
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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.

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.