BAE Systems

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BAE Systems • $120K — $150K *
Kingsport, TN 37660In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Background in Program Controls, Program Finance, or Program Management
  • Demonstrated success in managing capital program controls for large-scale projects
  • Expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data interpretation and recommendation development
  • Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork
  • Proven leadership ability to mentor and develop team members

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a skilled Program Controls team with effective processes and frameworks
  • Guide team to prepare programmatic baselines
  • Conduct detailed cost and schedule analyses, identifying risks
  • Develop and track KPIs to assist Product Line Leaders
  • Manage and enhance the Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Monitor performance, prepare reports, and communicate status
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure accurate project execution

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead modernization of the Munitions Industrial Base
  • Key leadership role with significant impact on project efficiency
  • Engagement in innovative practices and industry best techniques
  • Strong focus on team development and culture building
  • Collaboration with diverse cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Director, you will play an integral role in ensuring the successful modernization of our nation's Munitions Industrial Base. You will be leading a team of construction schedulers and cost controllers to directly plan and support Integrated Project Teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling program costs, schedules, and performance to deliver modernized capabilities in a timely and efficient manner. This is a key leadership role that requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and lead a Program Controls team, including developing and improving processes, systems, standards, frameworks, reports, and performance metrics
  • Guide the team in the preparation of programmatic baselines
  • Perform monthly/weekly cost and schedule analyses, such as variance analysis to identify and mitigate cost and scheduling risks
  • Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and supporting metrics to support Product Line Leader decision making
  • Manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS); provide guidance and development of new tools to drive performance efficiency
  • Monitor, control, and communicate performance status and prepare reports and presentation
  • Guide the team to conduct detailed schedule risk assessments, identifying and mitigating program scheduling risks
  • Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Construction, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate scope execution and adherence to strict budgets in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide insightful recommendations to program management to drive data-based decision making; become a full scale business partner
  • Drive innovation and change, introduce industry best practices, high-efficiency systems, and mature functional capabilities
  • Create a culture where everyone is valued, engaged, and invested in our success
  • Develop, coach, mentor, and train team to drive performance, productivity, and growth


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Program Controls, Program Finance, or Program Management
  • Proven track record of successfully managing capital program controls for large-scale business
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop insightful recommendations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated Leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and train team to reach excellence in cost and schedule control methodologies


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Masters Degree
  • Professional Certification
  • Experience in managing full EVMS programs
  • Experience in Construction, Chemical, or Oil & Gas industries
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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