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Program Manager I

BAE Systems
Wayne, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager I position at BAE Systems?


Job Description
BAE Systems’ Command, Control, Communications, Cumputers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Business Area has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Program Manager in the Adaptive Communications and Sensing (AC&S) Product Line. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

This Program Management opportunity will be responsbile for the execution of production and manufacturing contracts within the Tactical Data Links family of programs. This position has the responsibility for the leadership and management oversight of a project team assuring that project’s financials, schedule, and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved while meeting all contractual commitments. Candidates for this role should have a demonstrated history in transitioning products from development to production and full rate production.

The candidate must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, and all Program Office functional leadership to assure deliveries continue to exceed customer commitments and achievement of financial commitments to the company. Manages, coordinates, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes projects for Production of hardware within the Tactical Data Links portfolio. Participates in the support of new business and in the development of proposals.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:
  • Provide leadership and management oversight, assuring the team’s Program Area and Product Line objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
  • Responsible and accountable to the Program Area and Product Line Management for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success. Makes timely decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensures assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact between BAE Systems and the customer program office, suppliers, and key customer stakeholders.
  • Excellent executive presence and communication skills, including oral presentations and written correspondence.
  • Exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills while interfacing with program team members, company personnel, suppliers, and customers.
  • Improves our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, workplace flexibility, modeling good behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Expertise in project management, earned value management, risk management, and supply chain & subcontract management.
  • Strong presentation and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in the development and production of high reliability electronics.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of experience.
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification,
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration.
  • Experience in new business capture.
  • Detailed knowledge of the defense aerospace market and experience working with US Navy program offices, or other Armed Services Program offices.
  • Experience in business case development, analysis, and presentation.
  • Successful, proven past performance in leading and managing multi-discipline project teams.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $142205 - $241749

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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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