Director I - International Programs

BAE Systems • Hudson, NH

187d • $150,370 - $255,630

About The Position

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

Requirements

• Proven senior program manager on large, complex projects responsible for all aspects of project objectives (performance, quality, schedule, cost, customer satisfaction).
• Advanced conceptual thinking in complex and/or completely new situations with the ability to develop and execute an entrepreneurial strategy to shape the strategic direction of a complex program.
• Outstanding customer and stakeholder relationship skills, within and outside the business, with experience presenting to senior leaders and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills developing large teams, and coaching/mentoring program leads with the ability to achieve results through others.
• Ability to collaborate across product areas and functions to develop a high-level of total program cohesion.
• Ability to negotiate at a high level with internal and external customers and partners to achieve program goals, meet business requirements, and optimize stakeholder satisfaction.
• Demonstrated leadership in Safety, Code of Conduct/Ethics, Diversity, Security and culture.
• Risk and Opportunity management skills at a portfolio level.
• Potential to advance to the Program Area Director (PAD) level.
• Active SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading international Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
• Deep understanding and experience leading programs as a Program Manager in all phases of the product Life Cycle (Development, Production, Sustainment).
• Experience leading concurrent agile development and production programs.
• BAE Systems Leadership Development Program Graduate.
• Capture Management Leader experience.
• MBA.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large-scale international program and be accountable for total program execution through all lifecycle phases from requirements through sustainment.
• Provide holistic leadership to multiple integrated contracts while promoting a positive culture emphasizing teamwork, inclusiveness, and a fundamental respect for each person’s / organizations’ contributions.
• Make complex and strategic decisions as the Prime contractor in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with senior USG customers, industry partner co-prime, and foreign general officer-level representatives to resolve customer issues of a complex nature.
• Deliver clear and concise executive level presentations and messages to enable the leadership team and stakeholders to quickly assess the health and needs of the project.
• Integrate multiple large contracts across the product lifecycle to ensure the achievement of stringent project objectives, budgets, and schedules by analyzing performance measures and taking relevant corrective action, as necessary.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees