Dir III- Programs

Job Description

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. The CEMA Business Area generates $1 billion in revenue annually, operates across multiple sites and employs 1,700 individuals across the globe. The Deputy is a trusted partner to the VP/GM leading a geographically distributed leadership team in delivering business growth, business process improvement, and financial results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development of the CEMA five-year Integrated Business Plan (IBP), identifying growth strategies, investment requirements, operational improvements, and staffing plans.
• Lead development of the annual CEMA financial planning, business salient commitments and quarterly business updates.
• Consistently deliver predictable financial results that meet or beat current year operating plan.
• Set strategic direction of the product lines to continue driving new capabilities directions to capture emerging customer needs while dealing with competitive threats.
• Actively manage the CEMA portfolio of product lines and programs to ensure relentless focus on program execution and delivery of customer commitments and financial results across the product life-cycle and multiple contract types.
• As the program management authority of the business, continually drive improvements in program management methods and rigor. Drive effective customer relations, contract management, supply chain management, and risk & opportunity management to deliver on commitments while creating a culture of program management excellence.
• Drive talent agenda, development and retention efforts to increase the depth of talent and competencies in program leadership and management.
• Pursuit of market expansion, partnerships, and potential acquisitions that will drive the growth and competitive position.
• Drive a culture of high performance by empowering all voices, meeting aggressive goals based on a teamwork, candor, and accountability across product lines and functions.
• Ensure that all compliance and regulatory processes are consistently implemented with efficiency and integrity.
• Effectively communicate with clear, concise messaging at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and implement growth strategies to scale business while maintaining quality and profitability.
• This position is a hybrid role which involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Required Skills and Education

• At least 15+ years' experience working in a leadership role developing and delivering technology solutions in DOD and/or Commercial environments
• Experience with working closely with government, commercial, and international clients for requirements development and creating, bidding, and negotiating winning proposals
• development (MBA preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering, or a related field with a background in technology development (MBA preferred).
• Understanding of the industry trends, risks and threats in the CEMA market.
• Prior exposure to all business lifecycles and the ability to lead through each of them.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Master's degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAWIA Level II/III
• Prior experience leading production programs with transition to production knowledge