BAE Systems

Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Programs to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for our Platforms and Services (P&S) Sector. This role will lead the PMO and provide senior and experienced thought leadership in the field of Project Management (PM) from near term administration and optimization to long term strategic planning for the future of PM.

• Open to virtual with a strong preference to be close to a P&S site.
• There will be on average 25% of travel, including domestic and international sites.

Responsibilities:

People Capability:

• Together with the sector PMA and business area PMOs, set the strategy and focus areas for the development of the PM capability for the P&S Sector
• Determine the core training and development solutions needed for the P&S sector and partner to ensure optimization of offerings and enrollment across all businesses
• Instruct PM leaders across the core training curriculum and elective training courses where needed
• Act as a senior leader representative to support the training provider in ICP3 and PLBP
• Develop training in partnership across the global enterprise

Mentoring and Organizational Development:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to PM leaders across the sector
• Guide and advise businesses to determine need for improved PM people capability, tools, and processes
• Assist portfolios to develop their project teams
• Use working knowledge of PM technical skills with portfolios, programs, and projects to improve knowledge and application of these skills
• Partner across the enterprise to develop LCM awareness and training solutions

Life Cycle Management (LCM) Governance:

• Assist the sector and business area project management authorities, engineering authorities, line leaders, capture managers, project managers, project engineering mangers, chairs, and assessors with LCM expertise, guidance, and advice
• Develop, deploy, and teach training solutions for all LCM roles (e.g. LCM Pathways)
• Together with the sector PMA, set the strategy for effective application of LCM across P&S
• Set and deploy the communications and information strategy for LCM across P&S
• Develop and maintain key automation tools employed in LCM governance across P&S

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Program/Project Management
• A successful track record of project, program, portfolio, and/or capture leadership
• In depth working knowledge of PM technical, integration, and leadership skills with the ability to work with portfolios and programs to improve knowledge and application of these skills
• A working understanding and experience of LCM, with an expectation to chair and assess projects across P&S and the wider enterprise
• Ability to partner to develop PM execution and training solutions across the sector and the larger BAE Systems enterprise
• Ability to diagnose issues within PM teams and PMOs, working with the teams to create improvement plans
• Good organization and communication skills with the ability to lead with influence

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PM Certification
• Expertise in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Experience in PMO leadership
• Experience in PM process development or improvement
• Experience in PM training and development
• Experience in Defense Contracting

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee 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.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.