IT Application Manager: CostPoint Delivery Manager

BAE Systems Plc•Falls Church, VA

33d•$146,670 - $249,330

About The Position

BAE Systems, Inc. is looking for a CostPoint Delivery Manager to lead our Deltek CostPoint and IFS application teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for the identification and delivery of services to meet cross-sector business requirements along with managing and developing applications, ensuring seamless operations, and driving innovation in three key areas: CostPoint Development and Extensions, CostPoint Application Administration, and IFS Application Development and Administration. The Delivery Manager will lead the teams with responsibilities for planning, program execution, system operations, compliance, O&M support services and modernization initiatives and the candidate is required to have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and motivate high-performing teams. The Delivery Manager is also responsible for the development of an effective planning process that aligns to the execution of an integrated operational schedule, encompassing all aspects of the Deltek CostPoint/IFS Program (patches, upgrades, technical fixes and automated testing) across both platforms. This position will also lead change management processes working with business and IT leadership to incorporate an appropriate impact analysis and approval for such changes across the program team. The Delivery Manager will coordinate all data transfers and exchanges required by upstream and downstream systems, and will partner with other IT teams on data management strategies and execution. Further, the Delivery Manager will be responsible for driving rationalization and automation of processes and solutions, as well as efficient use of resources across all business sectors, while maintaining service levels. Additional responsibilities include compliance of COTS and home-grown applications and underlying tool sets ensuring the applications and tools are vendor supported. The position is responsible for managing budgets and ensuring performance against that budget. The candidate must establish strong partnerships with finance and procurement. This position requires a broad range of experience, including customer management, service delivery, leadership of diverse teams, and the ability to employ both directive leadership style and leadership through influence. Proven ability to establish direction, implement a vision, and outline appropriate strategies that support the overall business objectives. Is considered a trusted partner and has built and effectively sustained the relationships with the business leaders. Strong ability to collaborate, influence, negotiate, shape, gain commitment to action, and be decisive at all levels. Strong communication skills with experience leading effectively in a matrix organization and collaborating with other departments to work toward a common mission. Mindset of service and product ownership and end-to-end accountability. Should be able to discuss, put into practice in-depth theory regarding efficient delivery of business solutions across a diverse, related portfolio of customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degress is required with 10+ years of experience leading a geographically dispersed team
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to learn and apply new technologies such as AI, IoT and digital transformation concepts

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English, with ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different regions and cultures
Strong business acumen and understanding of technical requirements.
MBA or relevant master's degree is preferred
Should be able to discuss, put into practice in-depth theory regarding efficient delivery of business solutions across a diverse, related porfolio of customers.

Responsibilities

Identification and delivery of services to meet cross-sector business requirements
Managing and developing applications
Ensuring seamless operations
Driving innovation in CostPoint Development and Extensions, CostPoint Application Administration, and IFS Application Development and Administration
Planning, program execution, system operations, compliance, O&M support services and modernization initiatives
Development of an effective planning process that aligns to the execution of an integrated operational schedule, encompassing all aspects of the Deltek CostPoint/IFS Program (patches, upgrades, technical fixes and automated testing) across both platforms
Lead change management processes working with business and IT leadership to incorporate an appropriate impact analysis and approval for such changes across the program team
Coordinate all data transfers and exchanges required by upstream and downstream systems
Partner with other IT teams on data management strategies and execution
Driving rationalization and automation of processes and solutions, as well as efficient use of resources across all business sectors, while maintaining service levels
Compliance of COTS and home-grown applications and underlying tool sets ensuring the applications and tools are vendor supported
Managing budgets and ensuring performance against that budget
Establish strong partnerships with finance and procurement

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
other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics