Program Area Director

About the role

BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Programs to lead the Data and Analytics Solutions (DAS) Program Area within the Advanced Mission Solutions (AMS) Product Line, part of the C4ISR Business Area within the Electronic Systems (ES) Sector. The role requires a high impact leader with a proven track record in program/project management, strategic judgment, and people-centric mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Foster and create partnerships within industry and government leadership to serve the needs of the customer’s mission and our business.
• Continuously evaluate capability offerings, identify/develop technical discriminators, and expand key relationships and technology focus to envision strategic positioning and create next-generation core discriminators.
• Use a command by negation approach to manage day-to-day activities while working side-by-side with responsible Program Managers and Leaders to ensure successful DAS programs' planning and execution.
• Conduct in concert with the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) and actively work across functions to address areas of improvement.
• Ensure financial performance objectives are met for the Program Area, as well as working with the commercial Program Area within AMS to seek opportunities to employ DAS capabilities toward mission needs using a commercial model.
• Coordinate and prepare Integrated Business Plans (IBPs), quarterly financial updates as part of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with effective and frequent communication with the AMS leadership.
• Serve as leader, mentor, and manager for DAS Program Managers who directly report to them.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to PM leaders within the Program Area by using working knowledge of PM technical skills with portfolios, programs, and projects to improve knowledge and application of these skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading Program/Project Management teams with a successful track record of project, program, portfolio, and/or capture leadership.
• In-depth working knowledge of PM technical, integration, and leadership skills with the ability to work with portfolios and programs to improve knowledge and application of these skills.
• A working understanding and experience of Lifecycle Management (LCM), with an expectation to chair and assess projects across AMS and the wider enterprise.
• Ability to partner to develop PM execution and training solutions across the sector and the larger BAE Systems enterprise.
• Ability to diagnose issues within PM teams and PMOs, working with the teams to create improvement plans.
• Excellent organization and communication skills with the ability to lead with influence.

Skills

• Experience in Defense Contracting is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137
Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and other perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.