Project Manager I - Technical (Part-Time)

Job Description

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee and guide Research & Development (R&D) projects, coordinate resources, and schedule activities for a multi-disciplinary engineering and manufacturing-oriented team. The Project Manager serves as a vital link between clients and technical teams.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple technically oriented project teams, project progress, timelines, emerging issues, and ensuring the seamless execution of daily engineering and operational tasks.

Additionally, you will collaborate with customers and team members to provide project support and facilitate the implementation of new technologies as needed.

Part-time Schedules
This position allows for part-time schedules. Qualified candidates looking for part-time work will be considered.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Project Planning and Execution: Plan, execute, monitor, control, document, and communicate all aspects of projects, including cost, schedule, scope, technical performance, and resource use.
• Liaison and Communication: Act as a liaison between program managers, functional management, project teams, and customers.
• Project Synchronization: Ensure synchronization of the project with the overall program, as applicable.
• Issue Resolution: Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Schedule Management: Maintain top-level schedules across multiple projects and develop, manage, document, and communicate project schedules monthly.
• Project Status Reporting: Prepare and communicate project status reports weekly.
• Risk Management: Plan, monitor, document, and execute mitigation plans for project risks.
• Configuration Management: Participate in configuration management activities per the Configuration and Data Management Plan.
• Process Improvement: Recommend changes and enhancements to project operations.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations will be required.

Working Conditions:

• This is a part-time position - 15-25 hours per week.
• The job requires duties to be performed primarily at a customer secure facility.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 6 years or more 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.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Project Manager or similar position.
• 3+ years of professional experience preparing and developing documentation and metrics related to U.S. Government contracts/task orders deliverables, reports, and proposals.
• Experience developing and delivering technical scope of work.
• Hands-on experience managing complex projects.
• Experience with Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management.
• Experience developing detailed schedules and tracking and reporting status.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team.
• Solid communication skills.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or industry-recognized equivalent.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

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 the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. 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.