IT Program Manager (Expert)

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Herndon
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.We are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to join our technology-based program supporting a key functional program area providing full lifecycle engineering support for systems monitoring and applications management services that provide systems alerts, including monitoring for enterprise system performance and availability and providing guidance and engineering for upgrades, systems modifications, and updates. The functional area also provides operational support for applications deployed across the sponsor's enterprise, including release management configuration management and data analysis. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience providing top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government.We are actively looking for an experience Program Manager to join our IT team. This Program Manager needs to be able to understand and execute the basic traditional principals of IT program management such as managing requirements, costs, schedules, quality, etc., they must also have a solid understanding of the overseas alignment and hierarchy as it relates to eCables traffic. ABCRequired Education, Experience, & Skills The right candidate will have a minimum of eleven (11) years' of work experience. A Bachelor's or Master's Degree are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills and responsibilities may include the following...Responsibilities:

• Provide communication that leads to the understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives across all enterprise stakeholders and ensure all project issues are resolved promptly to avoid negative impact to the budget or schedule
• Communicate with the Field
• Send eCables
• Procurement and Procurement Logistics
• Resolving cross-program issues and strategic issues with senior IT stakeholders
• Work with the technical teams to ensure understanding of the projects/programs
• Work with stakeholders to remove project blockers to ensure timely delivery
• Track progress and project metrics
• Report & Brief senior leadership on project status, metrics, risks, issues, etc.
• Ensure all systems within purview are security compliant
• Demonstrating "visible" support to the program and its technical team
• Ability to handle various responsibilities such as planning, scheduling and coordinating all areas of a project
• "Leading by example" the transformational change brought about by the program
• Confirming successful delivery and signs-of at the program closure
• Resolve issues that arise
• Serve as part coach, part facilitator
• Create, analyze, and brief out the board's reports and dashboards
• Capture, document and track new requirements
• Promote the empowerment of the team by ensuring team members are fully engagesRequired Skills
  • Solid understanding of the overseas alignment and hierarchy as it relates to eCables
  • Familiar with the customers' procurement system and process
  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Ability to accurately capture, document and track new IT requirements in an agile environment
  • Ability to handle various responsibilities such as planning, scheduling and coordinating all areas of IT projects
  • Experience resolving cross-program issues and strategic issues with senior IT stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working on fast paced, high visibility IT projects/programs
  • Ability to pivot as priorities dictate
  • Familiarity with IT project collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow)Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • PMP Certification
    • Familiar with customers' procurement logistics
    • Experience creating, analyzing, and briefing out the board's reports and dashboards.
    • Experience managing large enterprise projects in an Agile environment
    • Knowledge & experience with customers' A&A processPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140Please 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 Intelligence & Security 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.Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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