Director, Production Programs Job at BAE Systems PLC, Norfolk, VA

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  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems’ Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Business Area has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Program Manager in the Adaptive Communications and Sensing (AC&S) Product Line. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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. With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, 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®.”

Program Management Director opportunity

This Program Management Director role will be responsible for the oversight of a team of Program Managers responsible for the production and manufacturing contracts within the Tactical Data Links family of programs. Candidates for this role should have a demonstrated history in transitioning products from development to production and full rate production as well as direct management experience. The candidate must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, and all Program Office functional leadership to assure deliveries continue to exceed customer commitments and achievement of financial commitments to the company.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and management oversight, assuring the team’s Program Area and Product Line objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
  • Responsible and accountable to the Program Area and Product Line Management for program execution, profitability, timeliness, and overall success. Makes timely decisions that are cost effective to the company and ensures assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash.
  • Participates in the support of new business and in the development of strategic proposals.
  • Accountable for all aspects of assigned program’s execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risk management, and customer engagement) throughout all the Life Cycle Management (LCM) phases, ensuring program commitments are met while having the authority to make cogent and timely decisions related to the project.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact between BAE Systems and the customer program office, suppliers, and key customer stakeholders.
  • Improves our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, workplace flexibility, modeling good behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree and 7-10 year experience.
  • Successful, proven past performance in leading and managing multi-discipline project teams.
  • Experience with Manufacturing and Operations.
  • Expertise in project management, earned value management, risk management, and supply chain & subcontract management.
  • Strong presentation and organizational skills.
  • Experience in the development and production of high reliability electronics.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration.
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience in business case development, analysis, and presentation.
  • Detailed knowledge of the defense aerospace market and experience working with US Navy program offices, or other Armed Services Program offices.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150,370 - $255,630

Full-time salary range is based on market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including 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.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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