Project Dir I - Tech
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Location: Falls Church, VA 22042
Description:
Job Description
What's it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Enterprise Shared Services team means you are the backbone behind managing all the technology aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep nations safe. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you'll get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights.
BAE Systems Enterprise Shared Services is looking for an experienced and results-driven Director, Project Management Office (PMO) Processes & Tools to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a strategic thought leader within the ESS PMO, working to streamline, advance and accelerate new and existing PMO processes and tools to meet future organizational needs.In this job, you will:
Required Skills and Education
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Preferred Skills and Education
About BAE Systems, Inc.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
What's it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Enterprise Shared Services team means you are the backbone behind managing all the technology aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep nations safe. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you'll get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights.
BAE Systems Enterprise Shared Services is looking for an experienced and results-driven Director, Project Management Office (PMO) Processes & Tools to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a strategic thought leader within the ESS PMO, working to streamline, advance and accelerate new and existing PMO processes and tools to meet future organizational needs.In this job, you will:
- Provide holistic leadership, promote a positive culture, and ensure an environment of collaboration, inclusivity, and respect in alignment with the company's behaviors and cultural principles.
- Focus on PMO process modernization and creation, along with development of a knowledge base and training materials to support use of these processes and tools. Process creation will need to effectively balance enablement and control.
- Support internal PMO stakeholders as well as all ESS staff that leverage ServiceNow's Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) tools. Own delivery and operations of PMO Tools, configurations and integrations to support the management of portfolios, programs, projects, and ESS products.
- Own delivery and operations of PMO Tools, configurations and integrations to support the management of portfolios, programs, projects, and ESS products.
- Develop and implement standardized reporting procedures to provide clear and timely project health information to stakeholders. Provide metrics to understand portfolio alignment to strategic roadmaps and priorities, resource allocation, and gaps in ability to delivery planned strategic outcomes and benefits.
- Develop partnerships with other leaders in ESS to position the PMO to effectively leverage new tools and capabilities as they become available, including ServiceNow and M365 platforms, advanced AI tools, and predictive analytics.
- Partner with Business Technology Officer (BTO) and their teams, and ESS-IT Leader, to develop processes to support strategic road mapping and development of metrics focused on outcomes and value delivery.
- Establish change management processes for enhancements impacting strategic portfolio management and project frameworks.
- Establish mechanisms to monitor performance and recalibrate internal PMO services as required.
- Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent; build future leaders through development, mentoring, and modeling excellence.
- Lead a staff that includes Program Planning & Assist and Business Systems Analysts, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful delivery of services.
Required Skills and Education
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- 12+ years' work experience with Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Must have experience implementing ServiceNow SPM capabilities.
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Knowledge of information technology concepts and practices
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others
- Process development experience
- Learning agility, relentless improvement mindset
Preferred Skills and Education
- Masters' degree preferred
- ITIL and Agile certifications preferred
About BAE Systems, Inc.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.