Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex (<$100M) capital investment facility modernization and expansion projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards; manage project finances, schedules, subcontractors, risks, and communications with executive leadership and government customers.
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead facility modernization and expansion projects at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant. As a Project Manager, you will deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while leading a cross-functional team and communicating effectively with executive leadership and government customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259
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 team-making 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 repair...just 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.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead facility modernization and expansion projects at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant. As a Project Manager, you will deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while leading a cross-functional team and communicating effectively with executive leadership and government customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver (<$100M) complex Capital Investment projects, ensuring timely, budgeted, and quality delivery.
- Profit and Loss Management: Manage project finances, ensuring budget adherence and financial target achievement.
- Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates to executive leadership and government customers on project status, progress, and issues.
- Sub-contractor and Supplier Management: Oversee sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure project requirements and quality standards are met.
- Project Planning and Control: Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure project success.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience in Defense, Construction, or Oil/Gas/Chemical industries.
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with upper management and customers.
- Technical Writing: Proficient in technical writing, such as proposal and statement of work development.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Master's degree: Preferred in a related field.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Level III Program Management certification preferred.
- Earned Value Management: Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar tools preferred.
- Scheduling Tools: Experience with integrated master schedules using MS Project, Primavera, etc. preferred.
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions.
- Collaborative Leader: Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Effective Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Results-Oriented: Strong focus on delivering results and meeting project goals.
- Adaptable and Flexible: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259
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 team-making 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 repair...just 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.
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