Senior Program Manager – Internal Capital Investments (Construction)

Job Description
Role Summary

BAE Systems is seeking a high-level Senior Program Manager to provide strategic leadership and full accountability for large-scale facility modernization and expansion projects within CMS. This is a high-autonomy role requiring a leader who can operate independently to translate internal investment strategies into executable construction programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle from initial requirement definition and estimation to final delivery utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) to ensure rigorous performance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

1. Autonomous Program Ownership: Exercise full authority over the planning and execution of complex Capital Investment projects (50M-300M), operating with minimal oversight to ensure timely, budgeted, and quality delivery.
2. Requirement Definition & Estimation: Lead the translation of business needs into detailed technical requirements. Develop and validate high-accuracy cost estimates and resource plans for internal investment approval.
3. Construction Format Expertise: Determine and manage the most effective construction delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM-at-Risk) based on project constraints and organizational goals.
4. Performance Measurement (EVM): Establish and maintain rigorous performance baselines. Use Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure schedule and cost variance, providing predictive analysis to executive leadership.
5. Financial & P&L Stewardship: Manage the full financial lifecycle of internal investments, ensuring strict budget adherence and optimal allocation of capital.
6. Executive Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership and government customers, delivering transparent, data-driven reports on program health and risk.
7. Vendor & Risk Governance: Oversee prime contractors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and proactively mitigating risks before they impact the critical path.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

• Self-Directed: Capable of driving results with minimal guidance and high initiative.
• Analytical Rigor: A data-driven approach to problem-solving and performance measurement.
• Decisive: Ability to make high-stakes decisions regarding construction formats and resource allocation.
• Collaborative: Able to bridge the gap between technical engineering teams and executive financial stakeholders.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Necessary Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business from an accredited institution.
2. Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive project/program management experience in Defense, Heavy Industrial Construction, or Oil/Gas/Chemical sectors.
3. EVM Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to measure and report project performance.
4. Estimation Skills: Proven track record of developing complex cost estimates and defining technical requirements for large-scale industrial builds.
5. Communication: Exceptional ability to influence and communicate with upper management and government stakeholders.
6. Technical Writing: Expert proficiency in developing Statements of Work (SOW), proposals, and internal investment justifications.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in Engineering, MBA, or related field.
2. Certifications: PMP certification.
3. Tooling: Advanced mastery of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
4. Strategic Leadership: Experience managing an internal capital portfolio rather than a single project.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $122400 - $208080

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.

Salary : $122,400 - $208,080