Sr. Manager, PMO Planning & Assist

Job Description What’s it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Enterprise Shared Services team means you are the backbone behind managing all the technology aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep nations safe. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you’ll get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights.BAE Systems Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) is looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) Planning & Assist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be the primary PMO leader overseeing day-to-day program and project assist support to the PMO Delivery team, as well as to ESS staff who leverage PMO processes.In this job, you will:• Provide holistic leadership, promote a positive culture, and ensure an environment of collaboration, inclusivity, and respect in alignment with the company’s behaviors and cultural principles.• Develop mechanisms to provide day-to-day project and portfolio assist support to the PMO Delivery team. Focus on driving efficiency, transparency, and excellence across execution of PMO operational processes to ensure consistency, accountability, and successful project delivery.• Uphold BAE Systems and Enterprise Shared Services established project governance structures, including obtaining and maintaining certification as an LCM (Life-Cycle Management) “Train the Trainer” for the ESS organization.• Lead development of Business Systems Analytics (BSA) processes to drive best practices around program and project requirements definition, testing and verification activities, and customer validation.• Develop PMO Onboarding materials and support ongoing training needs for new PMs and ESS technical team leads assigned to lead O&M projects.• Develop and reinforce best practices around basis of estimate creation, project master scheduling, risk management and project financial planning. Oversee training delivery to organization around all developed processes.• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent; build future leaders through development, mentoring, and modeling excellence.• Lead a team of Business Systems Analysts, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful delivery of services.Required Education, Experience, & Skills• 10+ years’ work experience with Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required• Experience developing and managing strategic scheduling and planning documentation such as an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)• Ability to assess schedule health metrics (ex. DCMA 14-point SHA criteria)• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience and the ability to manipulate complex IMSs to determine critical and driving paths to major milestone events• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with stakeholders.• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.• Knowledge of information technology concepts and practices• Learning agility, relentless improvement mindsetPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills• ITIL and Agile certifications preferred.• Experience leveraging ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) tools, or comparable PPM platforms, is preferred.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $115110 - $195660Please 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, Inc.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.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.