Software Program Engineering Manager II

Job description

**Job Description**
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Our employees work on the world s most advanced software and electronics from developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities to advanced data analytics to support the warfighters and the intelligence community.

Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today.

Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future.

And you can, too.

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. Sound like a team you want to be a part of?

Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong.

With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

We are seeking an experienced Software Program Engineering Manager II to lead the Digital Architecture Team (DAT) in developing innovative software solutions that modernize BAE Systems' digital infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of technical managers and engineers, overseeing the development of cost-effective solutions using a modular software architecture, and ensuring alignment with BAE Systems' strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1.

Technical Leadership:

+ Provide technical vision and direction to the Digital Architecture Team, ensuring alignment with BAE Systems' digital transformation strategy.
+ Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the team's charter and purpose, ensuring all initiatives and projects support the modernization of BAE Systems' digital infrastructure.

2.

Program Management:

+ Manage multiple engineering programs and projects, prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
+ Develop and manage project plans, resource allocation plans, and schedules to ensure successful project execution.

3.

Team Management:

+ Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback to ensure individual and team growth.
+ Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
+ Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for data engineering talent, ensuring a diverse and skilled team

4.

Technical Expertise:

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize engineering requirements, ensuring solutions meet business needs and align with BAE Systems' strategic objectives.
+ Develop and maintain expertise in modular software architecture, digital transformation, and engineering best practices.

5.

Stakeholder Management:

+ Communicate technical plans, progress, and results to senior leadership, stakeholders, and customers.
+ Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are managed.

6.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

+ Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, proposing and implementing changes to enhance team performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to drive team innovation and growth.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
1.

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

2.

Experience:

+ Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering, program management, or a related field.
+ Proven experience in leading high-performing teams and managing complex engineering programs.

3.

Technical Skills:

+ Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering principles, and best practices.
+ Experience with modular software architecture, digital transformation, and engineering innovation.

4.

Leadership and Management:

+ Proven experience in technical leadership, program management, and team management.
+ Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Ability to plan multi-year projects and execute.

5.

Business Acumen:

+ Understanding of business operations, cost management, and strategic planning.
+ Ability to present technical and non-technical material to large audiences.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Experience working in the defense, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.
+ Experience with emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity.
+ 8 years of experience as a software developer
+ Experience building microservice architectures and distributed systems.

**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.

**Software Program Engineering Manager II**

**116332BR**

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