Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Program Manager?

Program Manager professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 18 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Manager Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Manager interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Program Manager employees well?

Program Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 7.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Manager salaries at BAE Systems.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Software Engineer (217) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (131) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (54) , Consultant (45) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (40) , Business Analyst (39) , Engineering Manager (38) , Senior Engineer (36) , Senior Systems Engineer (36) , Manager (35)

What are the pros of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Met a few great people that I worked with whom I will keep in touch with." ((in 344 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 253 reviews)); "good pay in certain business units pay better for professional staff not early exec levels scope to move" ((in 216 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 214 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 131 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BAE Systems according to real employee reviews?

"They have a lousy fast turnstile of people coming and going all due to their poor management." ((in 190 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of man power" ((in 64 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 60 reviews)); "Lack of trust in senior management" ((in 53 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 50 reviews))

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4.3

90% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

100% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

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Program Manager employees have rated BAE Systems with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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18 reviews

5.0

Jun 20, 2024

Great Community

Program manager i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good hybrid culture

Cons

Slow industry, some resistance to change

1.0

May 26, 2024

Defense

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for career growth if you are willing to put the work.

Cons

The pay is not competitive.

5.0

Mar 21, 2024

Good.

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is very good for area

Cons

Leadership can be inconsistent at times.

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