Dirctor II, Program Managment Office

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Programs to join our team and assume a lead role in Maritime Solutions in Jacksonville, Florida. You'll work with other exceptional professionals and find opportunities to learn and grow in your career while you help us deliver innovative projects. Most importantly, with our culture of safety and innovation, and the chance to make an impact on our business, you'll build a career and life you can be proud of.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of all programmatic functions throughout the shipyard, including external communications with customers and senior leadership teams
• Drive innovation and solutions, facilitating alignment of corporate investments with customer needs
• Develop and direct the overall program strategy across Navy and Commercial Ship Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, and Modernization Programs, as well as Fabrication programs
• Oversee proposal and pre-production activities through leadership of the Program Management Office (PMO)
• Ensure successful execution of programs during pre-production, production, and availability closeout phases
• Ensure program compliance throughout all availabilities, from initial solicitations to end of availability
• Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate program performance using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Lead the PMO and Planning department, responsible for BAE Systems Ship Repair Life Cycle Management (LCM) reporting and program execution
• Maintain and develop the Lifecycle Management System using the Earned Value Management System
• Work closely with Operations to ensure projects meet or exceed corporate financial goals
• Develop and manage schedules and planning products, providing oversight of data-driven metrics to drive company performance
• Hold departments accountable for meeting schedule and cost goals throughout each project
• Develop people, including succession planning, education, and training to improve skills, engagement, and performance
• Instill a culture of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) excellence throughout the organization

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Finance, or similar field and 12 years of related work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Program Management/PMO
• Experience in Cross-functional Team Leadership to deliver commitments
• Experience in People Management/Leadership
• Experience in Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Maritime, or similar industry
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and Commercial standards
• Ability to develop concepts, plans, schedules, and budgets and effectively communicate them to the team to align cross-functional goals
• Ability to organize and prioritize project schedules and requirements on short-term and long-term basis
• Ability to monitor performance through KPIs and metrics, analyze data, and deliver status reports and presentations to leadership and customers
• Ability to identify, analyze, and understand problems and collaborate to explore creative solutions
• Ability to lead, mentor, coach, train, and support succession planning
• Ability to manage stakeholders, influence, and negotiate
• Strong planning, coordination, and organization skills
• Good reasoning and decision-making skills
• Strong collaboration skills to foster a team culture
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree or MBA
• Professional or Technical Certification (PMP)
• Experience in the Defense Ship Repair
• Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in Process Improvement, Change Management, or Transformational Leadership
• Strong Business and Financial Acumen
• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable
• Ability to remain agile in a dynamic environment
• Advanced Data Analytics and Reporting skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.