BAE Systems

Dir I- Programs

BAE Systems • $100K — $130K *
Radford, VA 24141In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Experience in Program Management, Program Controls, or Lifecycle Management (LCM).
  • Proven experience in People/Cross-functional Leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Strong presentation skills for all management levels.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Align with PMO to implement valuable LCM processes into production.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize production scheduling.
  • Manage a rolling 12-18 month production schedule for pricing and forecasting.
  • Oversee resource allocation with all functional leaders.
  • Develop and track metrics and goals that align with forecasts alongside Operations.
  • Manage Risk and Opportunity processes for production.
  • Act as the primary customer contact on contracts to ensure satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for accurate pricing and proposal development.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative work environment.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to strategic business planning.
  • Access to advanced technology and processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Program Director to support Operations in our Ordnance Business (OSI) in Radford, VA. The Program Director will be responsible for coordinating with Operations to drive schedules, monitor cost, aid in proposal preparation and approval, interface with the customer, develop internal business plans, and present business status to leadership.

Responsibilities:
  • PMO: Align with Program Management Office (PMO) to tailor and drive Life Cycle Management (LCM) processes into production where they add the most value.
  • Planning: Work with stakeholders (Ops, SCM, Finance, etc.) to ensure production schedule is maximizing available resources and our business plan.
  • Manage rolling 12-18 month production schedule available for Pricing new business, internal financial forecasts, headcount forecasts, etc.
  • Work with all Functional leaders to ensure proper resource allocation / support.
  • Execution: Along with Operations, develop detailed metrics and shop floor goals that will meet IBP/QBR forecasts.
  • Responsible for Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management processes for RFAAP production/PWS.
  • Monitoring: Interface between Operations and Finance to support QBR / IBP forecasts as well as EACs where applicable.
  • Customer: First level BAE Systems contact for customers on Firm or Follow-on contracts for existing products / services.
  • For clarity - Contracts is the ONLY contact for official correspondence with customers.
  • Bid and Proposal: Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure pricing provided is meeting business expectations.
  • Responsible for RBA process for existing products, firm, follow-on, etc.
  • Ensure proposed work fits in available production schedule.
  • Support development of BOE, along with Operations and Price Estimating.
  • When necessary, develop talking points, etc. to explain to customers the reasons for pricing that is not meeting their expectations or significantly out of line with history.
  • Growth: Work with BD/Engineering to develop long range plans to meet business growth goals.
  • Coordinate with R&D team to ensure proper business case for new product development efforts.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Program Management, Program Controls, or Lifecycle Management (LCM)
  • Experience in People/Cross-functional Leadership
  • Experience in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Experience in presenting work output to all levels of management
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments
  • Ability to drive a collaborative, team-oriented environment to support and drive process improvement within Operational Excellence initiatives
  • Ability to monitor performance through KPIs and Metrics and identify risks and opportunities
  • Ability to own assignments and be fully accountable for their success
  • Ability to effectively influence cross-functional teams
  • Ability to build relationships with customer and instill confidence in business capabilities
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Strong computer application skills


This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

  • Degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or similar
  • PMP Certification
  • A Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term
  • Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Experience in Manufacturing with an understanding of Production processes, Quality Control, and Lean Manufacturing
  • Experience in Plant Management, Business Planning, and Analysis
  • Ability to refine and improve PM Data Management and Reporting capabilities
  • Strong Data Analytics, Data Visualization, or Reporting skills

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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