Senior Program Director II

Job Description
Because this role 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.
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. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world.
The Electronic Attack Solutions (EAS) Special Projects Director will:

• Lead a large facility transformation
• Be accountable for total program execution from requirements through delivery
• Provide holistic leadership while promoting a positive culture emphasizing teamwork, inclusiveness, and a fundamental respect for each person's / organizations' contributions
• Make complex and strategic decisions in a fast paced environment
• Deal effectively with senior program level customers and partners and resolve customer issues of a complex nature
• Deliver clear and concise executive level presentations and messages to enable the leadership team to quickly assess the health and needs of the project
• Ensure the achievement of project objectives, budgets, and schedules by analyzing performance measures and taking relevant corrective action, as necessary

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong program execution skills
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams across business areas
• Project Management: Project manager on large, complex projects responsible for all aspects of project objectives (performance, quality, schedule, cost)
• Problem Solving Ability: Requires advanced conceptual thinking in complex and/or completely new situations
• Interpersonal Skills: Developed executive communications skills to exchange complex information
• Leadership Skills: Developing teams, coaching/mentoring future leaders, ensuring a robust talent pipeline and succession plan
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate at a high level with internal and external customers and partners, strong collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability as a customer advocate with successful resolution of customer issues
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an entrepreneurial strategy to shape the strategic direction of a complex program
• Demonstrated ability to lead large groups of employees and/or teams
• Demonstrated success leading large Subcontractors to the completion of complex projects
• Demonstrated leadership in Safety, Code of Conduct/Ethics, Diversity, Security and culture
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead an organization through a crisis using change management skills
• Risk and Opportunity management skills at a portfolio level
• Broad knowledge of ES businesses and capabilities with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other PLs and businesses
• Potential to advance to the Product Line Director (PLD) level

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience leading a large facility project
• PMP certification
• Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree with 12+ years of industry experience

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 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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.