Program Director II - Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) Portfolio

BAE Systems • Osseo, MN

40d • $173,023 - $294,137 • Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Program Director II to lead a portfolio of precision guided munitions (PGM) and associated weapon systems. In this senior program management role, you will be responsible for a portfolio of leading-edge PGM-based weapon systems, including development, transition to production, and production programs. The Director is responsible for leading and managing a team of senior leaders, providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. This role reports directly to the Vice President of US Weapon Systems and oversees a portfolio valued at over $1B over the next four years. This role is onsite in Maple Grove, MN There will be 25% of travel required

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Program Management
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Government Contracting, or related industry
• Experience leading a large, complex, multi-functional, geographically dispersed team in performance of development, transition to production, and production programs
• Experience in successfully managing and leading a team of senior leaders
• Ability to manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a collection of programs
• Demonstrated ability to recommend and execute a strategic vision through two business cycles
• Strong business acumen, enabling achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives
• Executive presence and ability to represent the enterprise internally at senior levels and externally to senior-level customers and suppliers

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in PGM-based weapon systems
• Experience in electronic assemblies/electrical systems
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in production start-up environments
• Expertise in transitioning products from development to production

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio leadership for PGM-based weapon systems, ensuring strategic alignment with customer needs and priorities
• Manage operational and P&L responsibility for a portfolio of programs, including budgeting and resource allocation
• Execute strong program management practices, including planning and managing large and complex development, transition to production, and production programs
• Lead a large, complex, multi-functional, geographically dispersed team in performance of development, transition to production, and production programs
• Develop, coach, and manage a team of senior leaders, with a focus on building their capabilities and driving business outcomes
• Recommend and execute a strategic vision to drive business performance
• Drive performance, operational excellence, and cultural change in a business
• Ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives
• Direct competitive capture activities across the PGM portfolio
• Participate in the development of financial plans for the company
• Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety, and security
• Direct people-management responsibility for P&L leaders
• Collaborate with functional peers to ensure appropriate functional expertise in support of programs
• Establish relationships with critical customers and suppliers

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.
• We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees