Program Manager II - Global Integrated Solutions

Job Description You don''t see it, but it''s there. 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. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect us" Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is a world leader in flight critical controls, avionics, and advanced displays for military and commercial markets, delivering critical capabilities to the US military and its allies. Our Global Integrated Solutions team within the Precision Strike and Sensing Solutions business area is seeking a Program Manager to capture and execute complex flight controls, avionics, and sustainment programs for the international market with focus on Indo-Pacific and other markets. This role requires a blend of operational excellence, technical fluency, and growth-oriented leadership, focusing on mission-critical electronic solutions for international defense customers.

You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver critical systems to our international defense customers with focus on meeting financial, schedule, and technical, and business objectives, while prioritizing customer satisfaction and contractual commitments. Both Domestic and International travel will be required at times. There will be opportunities to develop in-market growth strategies related to product technology and business models.

If you''re a versatile leader with a blend of operational expertise and strategic acumen, someone who can both execute to deliver results and drive new initiatives, we invite you to join our team and help shape our future.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead the execution of international military aviation electronics and sustainment programs through a cross-functional, geographically distributed team, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of customer contractual requirements and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Manage and execute various projects to ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives.
• Develop, integrate, and manage program plans, budgets, forecasts, and earned value metrics, with full responsibility for financial and operational performance.
• Serve as point of contact for customer engagements, including program status updates, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills while interfacing with program team members, company personnel, suppliers, and customers.
• Contribute to positive work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, modeling good behaviors, and leadership engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs, support new business initiatives and lead proposal efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, ethical code of conduct, government regulations, and customer contracts.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other discipline with minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated success leading execution of complex, electronics systems development, production or sustainment programs, either as a functional leader or profit/loss leader
• Demonstrated ability for building strong customer / stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate multi-discipline project teams
• Excellent written and oral communications, data analysis, and organizational skills
• Highly adaptable with strong initiative, and collaborative interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen
• Experience in program execution and proposal development
• Use of discretion and independent judgement in the performance of PM duties

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated experience working with international defense customers and partners.
• Experience working across multiple sites to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated success experience leading diverse teams in a high tempo electronic systems business in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification and PM process application fluency
• Knowledge of the military aviation market.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation skills with international customers and partners.
• Ability to build teams.
• Familiarity with avionics, aircraft displays, or flight-or mission-critical systems.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn''t a tagline here. It''s what drives us. We''re developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you''re not just building a career. You''re contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.