Department Manager, Network Project Management

Job Description About BAE Systems
Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation's history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This Job
Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Department Manager, Network Project Management. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation.

We are seeking an experienced and influential IT leader to provide guidance and expertise to support the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will leverage strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate with multiple teams, government representatives, and stakeholders, ensuring project success and supporting the Sentinel program's engineering, schedule, cost, and risk management efforts. This role will operate in a matrix environment, providing recommendations to leadership and providing guidance and expertise to program managers and individual contributors both with and without direct supervisory responsibility.

• People Managment and Matrix Leadership: Provide guidance, expertise, and oversight to program managers, influencing project planning, coordination, and execution. Collaborate with program managers to ensure successful project delivery, and offer guidance on project management best practices, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Project Guidance and Support: Offer expert advice and guidance on IT infrastructure projects, including hardware and software deployments, upgrades, renewals, and network configuration changes. Ensure project activities are aligned with the Sentinel program's goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with government representatives, leadership, and stakeholders to report project status and updates during IT Governance meetings (RRB and CCB). Secure necessary project approvals through the RRB/CCB process, providing insights into the status of on-premise networks.
• Project Tracking and Management: Utilize JIRA and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, metric reporting, and workflow management. Provide guidance on project tracking and management best practices, ensuring program managers are using these tools effectively.
• Project Prioritization and Resource Allocation: Collaborate with program managers, Cybersecurity, and IT Ops teams to advise on project prioritization and resource allocation, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with program goals.
• Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration among program managers, providing training, guidance, and mentorship as needed. Encourage collaboration and coordination with mission partners and stakeholders on cross-functional projects.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and develop recommendations for enhancing project management practices, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Sentinel program goals.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive wages
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Work Location
This position will primarily perform these activities in or around Hill AFB, UT. Hybrid work accommodations may be considered.

Travel
<10%

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills Degree and Years of Experience Requirements

• High School diploma and +18 years of relevant IT project management experience and 2+ years of experience in a leadership or advisory role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and +14 years of experience in IT project management, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership or advisory role
• Master's degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and +12 years of experience in IT project management, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership or advisory role
• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure projects, including hardware and software deployments, upgrades, and network configuration changes
• Strong knowledge of IT service management tools and processes, including JIRA and Confluence
• Excellent communication, influencing, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to think critically

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Security + Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience working with government partners and stakeholders
• Knowledge of network engineering, software development, and cyber security principles
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies and tools

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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 Intelligence & Security 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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.