Job Description
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You’ll Do:
- Identify, organize and prioritize Facilities projects within the portfolio.
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Align with management to clearly understand their definition of success, ensuring all activities are aligned with strategic objectives.
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Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute on a wide variety of projects across BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS).
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Successfully manage the execution of multiple capital projects with competing priorities throughout the annual capital cycle. Expectation is that projects will be delivered on budget and on schedule.
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Demonstrated work history of developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and providing exceptional, detailed customer service to multiple customers. Drive a high level of customer satisfaction, managing customer expectations and advocating for customer needs.
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Work collaboratively within and outside of Facilities and Plant Operations to determine pioneering solutions to complex problems.
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Proven ability to deliver creative and effective solutions, with the ability to effectively manage a high volume of related requests.
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Proven understanding of financial analysis concepts and methods. Experience scoping and managing capital projects is required.
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Utilize appropriate PMP methodologies and project management tools (i.e. MS Project, risk registers, Gantt charts, etc.) to monitor and control project schedule, budget, and quality.
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Perform data analytics about project execution, which may include value stream mapping, capacity demand analysis, or calculating process queues; with the intent of eliminating waste and reducing process variation.
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Utilize appropriate PMP methodologies and project management tools (i.e. MS Project, risk registers, Gantt charts, etc.) to monitor and control project schedule, budget, and quality.
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Determine project schedules by studying project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements; maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
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Lead negotiations with contractors on costs or with internal customers on requirements. Ability to have "tough conversations."
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Lead teams through projects and mentor early career/junior engineers and assist in growing the team’s overall performance.
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Assist in the integration of new project management systems and processes to continue to improve the department.
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Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and presentations skills, and ability to lead group discussions. Create and deliver effective presentations to the executive staff.
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Blend interdepartmental relationships with proven project management skill and structure to deliver projects on time and under budget.
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Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
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Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
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May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
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May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Project management experience with a history of managing high performing teams
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An understanding of and penchant for strategic project planning at the portfolio level.
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Proficient in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Suite and Excel.
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Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team player.
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Excellent communication skills.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in construction management, engineering, or architectural discipline or related field is preferred.
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Experience with large projects (>$1M).
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Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification highly preferred.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
