Director - Program Capability

BAE Systems•Bloomington, MN

3d•$138,267 - $235,053•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Program Capability reporting into the Program Excellence organization within Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Program Excellence team provides strategic and thought leadership to Project, Program, and Portfolio Management for the CMS business area with annual sales of approximately $3B and over 160 program managers. The Director is responsible for establishing and continuously improving the enterprise program management capabilities to drive consistent, compliant, and successful program execution across the business. This leader oversees proposal execution processes, program management standards, knowledge management, training, organizational performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and executive leadership, this role ensures the organization has the people, processes, tools, and governance necessary to successfully win and execute complex defense programs. The role will report to the Sr. Director of Program Excellence.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience leading, developing, and managing a high-performing team of professionals, including direct responsibility for hiring, coaching, performance management, and talent development
Knows what "good" looks like and can quickly identify process, training, and execution gaps
Experience in Knowledge Management and Training large groups/organizations
Demonstrated success leading major Defense proposals
Experience managing large, complex programs; directly responsible for profit and loss
Experience managing program/project performance, cost control, and schedule adherence using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Expertise in Data Analytics and Reporting
Experience in Data Visualization, including Power BI or similar tools
Experience in Continuous Improvement
Experience in Cross-functional Team environments
Ability to execute strategic plans to achieve performance goals
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence, engagement, and feedback
Ability to interface with and present to senior leaders and customers in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Ability to be agile and manage changing expectations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
PM Certification
Extensive experience in large Defense (DoD) Contracting programs
Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Contemporary design/development program experience
Contemporary stage gate and design review experience

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team responsible for proposal excellence, program management processes, training, knowledge management, and organizational performance metrics
Establish clear goals, priorities, and individual development plans aligned with organizational objectives
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, accountability, and customer focus
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback, and recognize individual and team accomplishments
Hire and onboard high-caliber talent with expertise in program management, proposal operations, process improvement, knowledge management, and training
Partner with the CMS program manager community to provide program management expertise and assist with proposal execution, process development, knowledge management, and organizational KPIs to ensure successful program planning and execution
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the enterprise Program Performance Review (PPR) process, ensuring executive leadership receives accurate, actionable insights into program performance, key risks, recovery plans, and organizational trends
Provide maintenance to existing program management processes and best practices to meet the needs of the business, improving and streamlining all facets of program management
Lead the enterprise proposal management process from opportunity planning through proposal submission
Support proposal teams by providing program execution expertise, transition planning, and execution strategy
Capture and implement lessons learned from proposal activities
Develop proposal playbooks, templates, and best practices
Successfully partner with program management teams and functional leaders to implement PM training roadmap
Promote consistency across all programs within CMS, ensure existing and improved processes remain in compliance with EVMS System Description and DOD Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guide
Drive continuous process improvement of CMS Integrated Program Management/Business Management System processes based on program performance and customer feedback
Support cross-segment and BAE Systems, Inc. program management initiatives
Support CMS Program Management in Lifecycle Management
Support the Program Management function for internal/external audits