Program Director I - F-35 Fleet Readiness

Job Description
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. 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. Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
Our F-35 Sustainment Team is seeking a senior program manager / program director to lead the Fleet Readiness IPT. This position will report directly to the F-35 Sustainment Director within the F-35 Solutions Product Line. While there may be an opportunity for a hybrid schedule in the future, this is a full-time, onsite role based in Merrimack, NH (MNH25/MER24).
This is a newly created position to lead a portfolio with a focus on F-35 Fleet Readiness via Performance Based Logistics, Repairs, Mods Programs, and Predictive Analytics.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, program management and business acumen skills with sustainment / product support experience.
In this job, you will:

• Take responsibility for management and execution of a contract/program/IPT.
• Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Manage direct report(s).
• Lead briefings and high-level meetings.
• Interact with senior-leadership and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies.
• Actively promote a culture of diversity, safety, health, and personal well-being for the program team.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety and environmental objectives.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated mastery of Program Management, Life-Cycle Management and Risk & Opportunity Management
• Track record of success in planning and executing large, complex programs
• Experience working with multi-discipline cross functional project teams, utilizing strong communication and collaboration skills to successfully manage assigned program(s)
• Ability to understand and communicate with senior management regarding program performance status (cost/schedule/resources/risk) as well as performance to annual financial objectives
• Demonstrate visible leadership across the program leading by example and driving program performance excellence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to senior leaders and customers
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others.
• Business acumen mindset, awareness within and outside the business
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties and in external interactions
• Actively manage customer and stakeholder relationships to achieve positive outcomes for all parties
• Review and monitor metrics on the projects and provide support as required to the product area director
• Experience developing and delivering winning proposals
• Ability to obtain a SAP/SAR clearance level

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• DoD Sustainment / Product Support programs
• Electronic Warfare programs
• Performance Based Logistics (PBL) programs
• Predictive Analytics
• Customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
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 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.