Dir II- Programs

Requisition Number

110661BR

You don’t see it, but it’s there. In Engine Systems, we focus on the “brains behind the brawn” and develop the world’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft engine controls. We improve aircraft performance, optimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions to realize our missions: “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World®” and “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”.

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Director II for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business area to lead the military Engine Systems development efforts. In this position, you will have the opportunity to manage a talented team of Engine Systems program managers developing the next generation of engine control electronics from inception through certification. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex development programs and managing relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders as well as international joint venture partners.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide functional management, leadership, mentoring and professional growth of Engine Systems development program managers

Work with program managers to resolve technical, cost, schedule, or administrative issues and assist with “return to green” planning and execution.

Lead and inspire the program team and ensure that accomplishments are recognized and celebrated

Establish and maintain positive customer relationships and ensure that customer needs and delivery, quality and cost commitments are met

Foster and sustain productive working relationships with joint venture partners

Lead the joint venture steering committee chartered with oversight of the program portfolio, identification and implementation of cost reduction initiatives, management of work scope changes and obsolescence mitigations

Develop positive working relationships with other functions (engineering, operations, finance, contracts, human resources, communications)

Ensure Engine Systems’ development program objectives are met for orders, sales, gross margin, and cash

Formulate and manage Engine Systems development overhead budgets (IRAD, TM, B&P)

Support Engine Systems growth objectives and lead proposals and capture of new commercial engine control business

Serve as Phase Review Chair for other business areas

Job Posting Title

Director II - Engine Systems Commercial Development Programs

Job Family

Program Management

Travel Percentage

25%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Minimum of 10 years of experience working in technology or aerospace development

Experience leading multi-discipline teams in a high tempo environment

Expertise applying project management skills and techniques, including: stakeholder management, team-building, critical decision making, earned value analysis, risk mitigation and opportunity realization

Prior management/direct supervision of employees

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong presentation, data analysis and organizational skills

Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Skills and Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline

Master’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline

Experience with the development and/or manufacture of flight critical electronics

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for certification of flight critical electronics

Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification

LSS Green or Black Belt

International business experience

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.

Department

1GK_ES CAS Program Management

Company

140_BAE Systems Controls Inc

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Project & Program Management

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Controls & Avionics Solutions

Salary Max Point

288370

Salary Min Point

169630

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Cameron Masse