LRPF Program Manager I

• Hybrid/On‑site in Minneapolis, MN

• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

• Up to 25% travel

• Lead complex development and production‑transition programs to achieve cost, profitability, schedule, and technical performance goals.

• Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) with full accountability for planning, budgeting, monitoring, and controlling assigned scope.

• Provide clear direction to a matrixed, cross‑functional program team including engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and field services.

• Establish and manage subcontractors and key suppliers across multiple geographic regions.

• Execute disciplined program planning, monitoring, change control, and risk/opportunity management aligned with BAE Life Cycle Management (LCM) processes.

• Continuously evaluate and improve program execution, performance efficiency, and cost structure.

• Meet financial commitments across orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.

• Lead end‑to‑end program capture efforts, including strategy development, competitive analysis, price‑to‑win alignment, and shaping customer requirements.

• Partner closely with Business Development to identify, qualify, and mature new opportunities in alignment with CSD’s strategic growth roadmap.

• Own proposal development, Bid Status Reviews (BSRs), and Request for Bid Approval (RBA) processes.

• Lead customer fact‑finding, negotiations, and contract shaping to position BAE Systems competitively.

• Drive make/buy, make/where, and supplier strategies that enhance competitive advantage and long‑term affordability.

• Support development of CSD’s multi‑year strategic plan, including investment planning, differentiation strategy, and future capability development.

• Represent the business at key customer engagements, industry events, and program strategy sessions to build strong customer relationships and influence acquisition pathways.

• Manage program cadence, governance, metrics, and Integrated Program Team (IPT) leadership. Execute formal design and program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.

• Ensure robust compliance and traceability across SDRLs, CDRLs, SOW, and contract requirements.

• Lead maturation of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).

• Develop detailed program plans using SOW, WBS, PBS, and OBS structures.

• Oversee IMS development and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes including ETC/EAC. Identify and mitigate program risks while capturing opportunities that drive cost, schedule, or technical advantage.

• Assess design, material, facility, and workforce needs to reduce manufacturing and transition risk.

• Maintain clear, proactive communication with customers, leadership, and cross‑functional partners.

• Perform other duties as assigned/required commensurate with PM responsibilities.