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BAE Systems•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Site Leader/Director who will also serve in the General Manager role for their Phoenix Protective Systems business at their Phoenix, AZ site. This leadership position provides motivation, coaching, and oversight of a cross-functional team, including contracting, engineering, finance, integrated operations, human resources, program management, quality, safety/SHE, and security. The role is responsible for developing and accomplishing business strategy and business plan goals, ensuring the achievement of business objectives, including financial and delivery goals. The individual will foster a responsive, lean, and agile organization, manage talent to balance individual and business needs, work effectively with customers and suppliers, and ensure continuous improvement to meet current and future business needs.

Requirements

US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Business Operations Management
Experience in Program/Project Management
Experience in Manufacturing/Production
Experience in Aerospace & Defense industry
Experience in People Management/Team Leadership
Experience in Strategic Planning and Execution
Ability to work in a large, matrix organization with corporate governance and direct as well as dotted-line reporting structures
Ability to plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources to meet business objectives
Ability to manage and monitor performance through EVMS, KPIs, or Metrics
Ability to manage financial performance an analysis
Ability to manage and mitigate risks
Ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
Ability to lead continuous improvement and innovation
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong business and finance acumen
Strong customer and mission focus
Active Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
Certification in relevant fields (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
DAWIA level 2 Certifications in Program Management and/or Contracting
Experience with Phoenix Protective Systems or similar business operations
Experience in change management and organizational development
Experience with talent development and succession planning
Familiarity with Defense industry trends and technologies
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
Ability to support growth opportunities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Develop and implement business strategies to achieve revenue growth, profitability, and market share objectives
Make strategic decisions around operations, manufacturing, and /or new product development with focus on maintaining a competitive edge
Provide overall leadership and direction to the Phoenix Protective Systems business, including setting goals, priorities, and performance metrics
Manage and optimize business operations, including production, logistics, and supply chain management
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, customer focus, and business performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to ensure business success
Identify and mitigate risks and implement corrective actions as needed
Lead and develop a high-performing team, including talent acquisition, development, and retention
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improvement
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Champions site Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) efforts at Phoenix and learning across the larger business
Provides a safe and injury free work environment for all employees
Ensure business and product compliance with aviation related manufacturing and quality standards for both domestic and foreign products (ex FAA, ICAO and AS9100)