Dir III- Strat & Plng
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Location: Nashua, NH 03060
Description:
Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
We are seeking a seasoned leader to fill the role of Senior Director, Facilities & Real Estate Strategy. This critical position will provide vision and leadership for all Facilities functions within our organization, collaborating with key leaders to deliver best-in-class Facilities & Real Estate solutions. The successful candidate will drive strategy and execution for operating efficiencies, business continuity, and cost-saving strategies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
This position requires an experienced business leader who has a track record in building effective teams, has demonstrated successful collaboration across a matrixed organization, and possesses a unique blend of process and strategic capability. The ideal candidate will combine intelligence, experience, confidence, humility, and a strong work ethic to build on the group's solid foundation. This role reports to the ES Deputy Vice President and leads a function of 300+ employees.
Responsibilities:
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
Preferred Skills and Education
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
We are seeking a seasoned leader to fill the role of Senior Director, Facilities & Real Estate Strategy. This critical position will provide vision and leadership for all Facilities functions within our organization, collaborating with key leaders to deliver best-in-class Facilities & Real Estate solutions. The successful candidate will drive strategy and execution for operating efficiencies, business continuity, and cost-saving strategies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
This position requires an experienced business leader who has a track record in building effective teams, has demonstrated successful collaboration across a matrixed organization, and possesses a unique blend of process and strategic capability. The ideal candidate will combine intelligence, experience, confidence, humility, and a strong work ethic to build on the group's solid foundation. This role reports to the ES Deputy Vice President and leads a function of 300+ employees.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for all real estate transactions and management, collaborating with internal and external resources
- Ensure real estate assets and infrastructure meet business needs
- Oversee strategic space planning, facilities project design, engineering, and construction management activities
- Lead expansion activities, including identification and construction of new major sites and capital projects
- Develop and drive financial results from an optimized real estate strategy
- Lead strategic infrastructure plans and operations, with a 5-year time horizon
- Ensure all work environments are suitable, cost-effective, well-maintained, compliant, and safe
- Lead facilities organization with a focus on staff development
- Lead all Net Zero initiatives
- Collaborate with sector leadership, business area leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure proper service models are in place for Facilities services
- Oversee financial performance on multiple Capital and Expense budgets, with total annual spend responsibility of ~$450m
- Frequently brief status updates to Executive Leadership Teams
- Develop financial forecasts, track and report on performance
- Oversee selection, training, and development of 300+ Facilities employees
- Ensure compliance with all municipal, county, state, and federal regulatory agencies for environmental and code requirements
- Oversee Facilities engineering design and construction of new facilities and alterations to existing facilities
- Lead large-scale contract development and negotiation pertaining to Real Estate, in collaboration with procurement and legal teams
- Direct planning, response, and recovery operations for emergency situations and disaster recovery
- Staying up-to-date with new workspace concepts to drive innovation, collaboration, and occupational efficiency
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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, Master's degree preferred
- 15+ years of related work experience in Facilities Operations and/or Project Management
- Ability to apply strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills at every level of the business
- Experience leading multiple functions in a matrixed organization
- 10+ years' experience leading and managing large teams and projects in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
- Proven experience in managing expense and capital budgets in excess of $100M annually
- Broad knowledge of business areas, manufacturing spaces, commercial sub-functions
- Knowledge and application of environmental, health, and safety regulations and familiarity with regulatory agencies' protocols
- Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 space requirements
Preferred Skills and Education
- PE/Engineering license, MB1FM, CPE, or CEM certification
- M.B.A. or related advanced degree
- Experience with industry-specific software and systems
- Familiarity with Lean principles and process improvement methodologies