Project Engineering Manager III

BAE Systems · Merrimack · $149,603–$254,317 (stated in the posting)

Job Description

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BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Engineering Manager II (PEM II) to be the Engineering lead for the Jama project. The PEM leads the engineering effort for the entire project, ensuring the solution meets customer programmatic and technical requirements within the allocated engineering cost and schedule. The PEM provides technical responsibility and leadership in establishing Jama as a fully supported shared service for both new and legacy programs. This includes delivering structured training and onboarding pathways, building standardized templates and customizations for consistent program use, and preparing environments (DWE, VC3, and classified) for Jama deployment. The PEM oversees the effort to re-establish core Requirements Management capabilities within Jama – including baseline, RVTM, verification linkage, change tracking, finalizing policies and procedures, and generating scripts to transition legacy programs to Jama. The PEM represents the technical team to program managers, functions, and executive leadership, and provides responsibilities for developing the overall technical solution for a product/system.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee the integration of the Development Work Environment (DWE); preparation of VC3 and classified environments for Jama deployment; and DOORS to Jama transition (creating scripts for legacy program transition and mapping attributes, views, and test cases).
Create and manage a detailed deployment plan for the new Jama system, considering impacts to current DOORS users and active/future programs.
Act as the primary engineering contact for the project, regularly reporting status to the EOC, ELT, and ESLT. This includes facilitating collaboration across disciplines and business areas.
Ensure the project roadmap aligns with the business’ Digital Engineering strategy and guides the implementation accordingly.
Prioritize security requirements, business needs, and risk reduction throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead and manage the project team, fostering skill development and continuous improvement.
Partner with the Program Manager and functional staff to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals, delivering a new Jama system that meets customer needs.
Ensure adequate training and support materials are provided to a substantial user base across various programs within the organization.
Ensure proper process application based on project complexity and maintain metrics to track engineering performance.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Project engineering management including organizational design, planning, estimating, design management, and product verification
Experience with Requirements Management and DOORS

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience developing and delivering within a digital engineering ecosystem
Experience leading diverse multi-disciplinary teams in the solution of complex technical problems
Demonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, building teams, building customer relationships)
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
Strong team-building skills that enable collaboration and coordination within and across teams, functions, and other business units

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.

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