ARMS Program Manager

Job Description Do you enjoy executing multi-million dollar industrial construction programs from cradle to grave? Would you enjoy working on a variety of industrial construction and infrastructure projects within a single 7,000 acre-site government site? Do you have experience managing project schedules, budgets, change orders and mitigating project risk? If so, we want to talk to you.

BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Modernization Infrastructure Program Manager. The Program Manager works with subcontractors, in-house engineers, procurement and teammates within the Program Management group to ensure projects are on schedule, on budget and executed safely. This position is part of a team that knows a little extra effort is needed, but enjoys a balance between work and home life. This Program Manager - will report to the Senior Program Manager and be responsible for the execution of various programs at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP). Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Overall Project Management: Overall responsibility for executing programs and leading the required team through all aspects of execution from proposal through commissioning and turn over to production.
2. Risk / Opportunity Management: Responsible for Risk / Opportunity Identification, assessment, mitigation, and tracking.
3. Management Meetings. Assists the Senior Program Manager in upper management meetings and in customer briefings/presentations.
4. Projects Monitoring. Monitors and reports on the program in the following project management areas:
   o Project Integration
   o Scope Management
   o Time Management (schedules)
   o Cost Management
   o Quality Management
   o Communications Management
   o Construction Progress / Construction Monitoring
   o Customer Relations Management
   o RFAAP Production Coordination
   o RFAAP Support Groups (Safety, Environmental, Security, etc.) Coordination
   o Projects Reporting. Provides regular reports to the Radford Senior Program Manager

The Program Manager will also:
o Solve complex technical problems by providing leadership for developing project plans and their implementation.
o Communicate summaries and recommendations to the Radford Senior Project Manager based on assessment program issues.
o Determine project risks and coordinates appropriate mitigation activities.
o Provide input to the program with regards to the impact of Risks and Opportunities on the schedule.
o Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and establish budgets for various programs.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Business Management or 6 years additional work history in lieu of a degree.
• Eight (8) years relevant experience managing industrial construction programs.
• Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Experience working with subcontractors for a variety of construction and skilled trades.
• Experience creating and managing project schedules and project budget / financing.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills o A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a manager on design and engineering, design-build, construction, engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects.
o Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI), PMBOK training or equivalent.
o Experience working on government contracts, ideally projects for the US Department of Defense.
o Strong financial background, Earned Value Management (EVM), AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, GIS, Blue Beam and chemical manufacturing industry experience all a plus.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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.

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