Dir I- Programs

BAE Systems•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. In a company like ours, everything we do matters – and that certainly applies to our Program team members. They are an essential link to our customers and our reputation of a company to trust. We are looking for a Director of Programs to join our team and assume a lead role in San Diego Maritime Solutions. You’ll work with other exceptional professionals and find opportunities to learn and grow in your career while you help us deliver innovative projects. Most importantly, with our culture of safety and innovation, and the chance to make an impact on our business, you’ll build a career and life you can be proud of.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Finance or similar field and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Program Management/PMO
Experience in People Management/Leadership
Experience in Cross-functional team leadership to deliver commitments
Experience in Maritime, Defense, or similar industry
Ability to develop concepts, plans, schedules, and budgets and effectively communicate them to the team to align cross-functional goals
Ability to organize and prioritize project schedules and requirements on short-term and long-term basis
Ability to monitor performance through KPIs and metrics, analyze data, and deliver status reports and presentations to leadership and customers
Ability to identify, analyze, and understand problems and collaborate to explore creative solutions
Ability to lead, mentor, coach, train, and support succession planning
Ability to manage stakeholders, influence, and negotiate
Strong planning, coordination, and organization skills
Good reasoning and decision-making skills
Strong collaboration skills to foster a team culture
Effective communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or MBA
PMP Certification
Experience in the Ship Repair
Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience in Process Improvement, Change Management, or Transformational Leadership
Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and Commercial standards
Strong Business and Financial Acumen
Ability to hold yourself and others accountable
Ability to remain agile in a dynamic environment
Advanced Data Analytics and Reporting skills

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Program Managers and Planning Department
Create a business culture where people are valued and invested in our success
Responsible for developing people, including succession planning, education, courses, and training that improve skills, enhance engagement, and drive performance and productivity throughout the shipyard
Instills a culture of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) excellence throughout the organization, including continuous improvement of Safety standards and ensuring compliance with SHE objectives and policies
Define, plan, develop, and implement strategies policies, practices, and programs that leverage business skills, capabilities, and experience for government and commercial customers in support of business objectives
Participates in strategic business planning and business development activities
Manages program financials in accordance with BAE Systems policies and standards
Drive innovation and solutions, facilitate alignment of corporate investments with new and emerging customer needs and identify opportunities for growth
Own the Earned Value Management System for BAE Systems San Diego Maritime Solutions; provide guidance and development of new tools to drive performance efficiency and schedule adherence
Review key performance indicators to evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement across all trades working on project (Craft and Non-Craft)
Work cross-functionally with Contracts, Subcontracts, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, etc. to achieve business goals
Responsible for the successful execution of programs during pre-production, production, and availability closeout phases
Hold all departments accountable for meeting schedule and cost goals throughout the duration of each project
Develop and maintain current Lifecycle Management System (LCM), using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Conduct regular reviews of program performance through assessment of metrics to ensure program objectives are met, including safety, quality, cost, and schedule
Work with the logistics, procurement, and materials team to communicate project demands for materials in alignment with the schedule
Monitor cost and schedule performance across all departments; evaluate performance weekly and develop mitigation plans with Ships Management teams as required
Exercise judgement in evaluating and proactively anticipating schedule and budget deviations; provide solutions to Ship Manager for resolution
Monitor TIP/OQE completion to support project quality requirements and schedule goals
Monitor and manage the Change Process across all departments; monitor incoming change from our customers, ensure change is processed quickly and accurately through our contracts/sub-contracts team, ensure change is quickly incorporated and funded into our integrated schedule, and monitor successful execution within production
Deconflict subcontractor issues as required, in alignment with overall schedule goals
Coordinate communication and feedback with customer (IDRs, CFRs, etc.) to resolve technical issues where additional guidance is required (PM operates at SWRMC level; SM operates at Ship’s Force level)
Adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and commercial standards as required
Manage conflict in a collaborative working environment
Support meetings and tasking as needed

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards