VP II- Info Tech

BAE Systems•McLean, VA

5d•$248,486 - $422,427•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a VP of Information Technology to serve as the Platforms and Services (P&S) Segment VP of IT & Digital Officer (SIDO). The SIDO is a member of the IT and Segment leadership teams, reports directly to the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO), and has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the P&S Segment Office of the President. The SIDO advises the Segment President/deputy and CIDO on IT investments and digital transformation initiatives, and acts as the strategic interface between Segment and Enterprise IT leadership. The role represents segment business needs in IT strategic planning and advances enterprise IT strategy within the segment, while managing demand prioritization and value realization across major programs, shared services, and strategic initiatives. The position is ideally based in McLean or Falls Church, Virginia. Consideration may be given to P&S sites in York, Pennsylvania; Jacksonville, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; Sterling Heights, Michigan; or Maple Grove, Minnesota. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work at least three days per week on average, based on business needs, and may require up to 25% domestic and international travel. The SIDO develops enterprise and segment IT strategies and capability roadmaps; oversees IT service delivery and operations across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data management, analytics, AI, and other digital services; and champions digital transformation and innovation. The role ensures cybersecurity and compliance adherence, manages demand and portfolio priorities, oversees budget and investment decisions, and promotes enterprise standards, shared services, and scalable solutions. It also builds cross-segment and enterprise collaboration, develops trusted relationships, communicates to influence outcomes, and attracts, retains, and develops a high-performing IT team.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience in IT and digital strategy development, driving digital transformation and innovation.
Experience in IT services management, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data management, analytics, and AI.
Experience in cybersecurity and IT compliance, maintaining audit-readiness.
Business acumen and ability to lead product, portfolio, and demand management while aligning segment and enterprise strategies.
Financial acumen and ability to manage IT budgets, financial planning, and investments.
People leadership ability, including developing talent and supporting succession planning.
Advanced conceptual thinking in complex and new situations.
Executive communication skills and presence to influence and shape strategies, outcomes, and complex Enterprise, Program/Line, and Business/Segment initiatives and direction.
Strong relationship management, collaboration, and influencing skills.
Ability to drive adoption of enterprise-wide IT standards to support scalability, commonality, and cost-efficiency.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including communication with non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Active Secret Clearance.
Advanced degree.
Professional certification.
Experience in Aerospace & Defense.
Ability to think holistically and long-term.
Ability to balance competing priorities and identify commonalities.
Ability to solve complex problems creatively.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with peers to develop and maintain an Enterprise IT strategy, capability roadmap, and associated initiatives.
Develop a segment-specific technology strategy and capabilities roadmap aligned with Enterprise strategy and standards.
Support segment leadership in customer and program pursuits by leveraging IT and digital capabilities.
Contribute to enterprise-wide IT objectives, driving standardization and commonality where appropriate.
Oversee delivery of IT services, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data management, analytics, AI, and other digital services.
Ensure IT service continuity, reliability, performance, acceptable service levels, and employee satisfaction.
Advance the use of shared services, enterprise platforms, and standardized solutions.
Champion digital transformation and innovation opportunities, including use of emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics.
Develop and implement strategies to drive business value through digital transformation and innovation.
Oversee implementation of segment AI strategies in accordance with established policies and processes.
Ensure understanding of and adherence to cybersecurity and compliance directives and policies.
Ensure timely response to and execution of CISO and Audit directives, maintaining an audit-ready posture.
Partner with business groups on non-IT-managed environments to support adherence to established policies.
Manage demand intake in response to evolving business needs.
Forecast and prioritize segment IT needs in alignment with enterprise portfolio governance and resource allocation.
Monitor demand trends and provide strategic insights for future planning.
Partner with delivery teams to ensure successful implementation of major programs and technology solutions.
Escalate and resolve cross-segment issues that impede delivery or business performance.
Develop and manage the segment IT budget, allocating resources effectively and seeking ROI on IT investments.
Prioritize IT investments to advance Enterprise standards, scalability, and value.
Promote financial transparency by connecting IT costs to value and clear business outcomes.
Steward the collective IT budget to support best-value delivery across the enterprise.
Drive cross-segment and Enterprise collaboration and broker solutions for collective benefit.
Build trusted professional relationships with leaders and peers; foster trust, ownership, and accountability.
Communicate clearly and transparently to influence outcomes and progress.
Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing IT team and foster innovation, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous learning.
Develop and implement IT talent management strategies, including succession planning and career development programs.