Dir II- Programs

BAE Systems • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Within the Electronic Systems sector of BAE Systems, Inc., the business area of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) develops systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Within C4ISR and its Adaptive Communications & Sensing (AC&S) product line, the Program Area Director, Airborne Tactical Radios (ATR) will ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives for a strategic portfolio of products and more than 100,000 military radios deployed globally. Responsibilities of this position include and are not limited to: Leading the Airborne Tactical Radios (ATR) program area through all phases of the capture and program lifecycle with profit & loss accountability. As a component, the selected candidate will coach and mentor a muti-layered team including six direct reports. Diagnosing program performance concerns and developing solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Developing and executing a strategy to deliver an ATR integrated business and technology growth plan. Applying the use of earned value management techniques and other analytical industry best practices to achieve programmatic aims. Communicating effectively and working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization to achieve results. As a component, interact frequently with senior-level executives and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies. Modeling and demonstrating strong leadership in ethics, safety, and security.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of general business or project/program management experience
• Previous leadership and management of cross-functional teams
• A demonstrated history of developing creative solutions to highly complex project/program management challenges
• Financial management experience and expertise and a history of executing to revenue and profit targets
• Direct customer relationship management experience with U.S. Department of War customers
• Ability to procure a Top Secret U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Experience in the defense industry
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or DAWIA Level 11/111
• Hands-on experience leading production programs with transition to production knowledge
• Prior experience leading International Defense programs and pursuits

Responsibilities

• Leading the Airborne Tactical Radios (ATR) program area through all phases of the capture and program lifecycle with profit & loss accountability.
• Coach and mentor a multi-layered team including six direct reports.
• Diagnose program performance concerns and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Develop and execute a strategy to deliver an ATR integrated business and technology growth plan.
• Apply the use of earned value management techniques and other analytical industry best practices to achieve programmatic aims.
• Communicate effectively and work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization to achieve results.
• Interact frequently with senior-level executives and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies.
• Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety, and security.

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
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager