FAST Labs - Microelectronics Program Manager III

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Category: Project & Program Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, ‘we secure the future through fearless innovation’, fuels our curiosity and propels our teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. In the advanced electronics domain of FAST Labs™, we further the mission by developing and delivering some of the most advanced microelectronics technology and products that enable our customers to differentiate their offerings across commercial and warfare/defense markets. These technologies and products are based on a multitude of microelectronics fabrication technologies in silicon, SiGe, GaN, GaAs, and experimental processes.

The Microelectronics (µE) Product Line performs cutting-edge microelectronics research in its Science & Technology (S&T) area and delivers advanced microelectronic offerings in its Products & Services (P&S) area, that advance mission capabilities across commercial and warfare/defense applications.

We are seeking a Program Manager III who will lead development and production execution for the growing list of microelectronics components within BAE Systems’ Microelectronics product catalog. The Program Manager’s primary responsibility will be managing production and development execution of P&S products through the entire lifecycle, from quoting through delivery. This includes demand forecasting, quoting, purchase orders, and deliveries of P&S products; interfacing with customers, across functions and the foundry team, and vendors to collaborate and provide status updates; and supporting the management of programs in different stages of maturity ranging from development to full production. The successful candidate must be comfortable leading briefings of program status to senior leadership and excel at customer engagement. Other key responsibilities include:

• Accountable for all aspects of program initiation, planning, execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, customer engagement, etc.) and ensuring program commitments are met.
• Creation of new business strategies and the development of strategic and financial plans.
• Track, lead, and directly contribute to forecasting and demand planning.
• Lead the execution process by overseeing the creation and management of budgets and schedules.
• Identify and address order- and program-related issues, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for other program managers, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders regarding order-related matters and ensure the stakeholders are engaged in addressing any deficiencies.
• Lead the tracking of resources, personnel, and processes to ensure the successful execution and completion of orders and programs.
• Monitor, report, and act based on key order and program performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, budget adherence, and overall performance, and prepare regular status reports.
• Ensure that products are fully prepared for production and delivery, coordinating with engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams to verify that all requirements are met and address any identified deficiencies.
• Engage with the internal foundry team and vendors to ensure alignment on order or program requirements, including deliverables, cost structures, and timelines.
• Manage, support, and review proposals, as required.
• Represent the product line PM organization at broader PMO collaborations, as required.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it can take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite (> 50% of time) and remotely; or an on-site format. The work location is Nashua, NH.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of work experience, a Masters Degree with 10+ years of experience, or a PhD with 8+ years of experience.
• 6+ years of project management experience (manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects).
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Production or sustainment and development program management experience
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates business acumen and presence at the leadership level
• Experience in structured problem solving with demonstrated ability to systematically determine root cause
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading cross-functional teams and supervising individuals
• Knowledge of defense contract types
• Experience as primary customer point of contact
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance with SAP access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoW TOP SECRET/SCI and SAP Security clearances
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 9+ years’ experience as a Program Manager (PM), Program Engineering Manager (PEM) or Technical Project Manager
• Experience in a Semiconductor Foundry and the development, fabrication and/or testing of microelectronics or electronic subsystems
• Experience developing product roadmaps
• Experience interfacing with microelectronics foundries and suppliers

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.