Program Director - Radford

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Program Director to support Operations in our Ordnance Business (OSI) in Radford, VA. The Program Director will be responsible for coordinating with Operations to drive schedules, monitor cost, aid in proposal preparation and approval, interface with the customer, develop internal business plans, and present business status to leadership.

Responsibilities:

• PMO: Align with Program Management Office (PMO) to tailor and drive Life Cycle Management (LCM) processes into production where they add the most value.
• Planning: Work with stakeholders (Ops, SCM, Finance, etc.) to ensure production schedule is maximizing available resources and our business plan.
• Manage rolling 12-18 month production schedule available for Pricing new business, internal financial forecasts, headcount forecasts, etc.
• Work with all Functional leaders to ensure proper resource allocation / support.
• Execution: Along with Operations, develop detailed metrics and shop floor goals that will meet IBP/QBR forecasts.
• Responsible for Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management processes for RFAAP production/PWS.
• Monitoring: Interface between Operations and Finance to support QBR / IBP forecasts as well as EACs where applicable.
• Customer: First level BAE Systems contact for customers on Firm or Follow-on contracts for existing products / services.
• For clarity - Contracts is the ONLY contact for official correspondence with customers.
• Bid and Proposal: Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure pricing provided is meeting business expectations.
• Responsible for RBA process for existing products, firm, follow-on, etc.
• Ensure proposed work fits in available production schedule.
• Support development of BOE, along with Operations and Price Estimating.
• When necessary, develop talking points, etc. to explain to customers the reasons for pricing that is not meeting their expectations or significantly out of line with history.
• Growth: Work with BD/Engineering to develop long range plans to meet business growth goals.
• Coordinate with R&D team to ensure proper business case for new product development efforts.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Program Management, Program Controls, or Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Experience in People/Cross-functional Leadership
• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in presenting work output to all levels of management
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments
• Ability to drive a collaborative, team-oriented environment to support and drive process improvement within Operational Excellence initiatives
• Ability to monitor performance through KPIs and Metrics and identify risks and opportunities
• Ability to own assignments and be fully accountable for their success
• Ability to effectively influence cross-functional teams
• Ability to build relationships with customer and instill confidence in business capabilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong computer application skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or similar
• PMP Certification
• A Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term
• Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Experience in Manufacturing with an understanding of Production processes, Quality Control, and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience in Plant Management, Business Planning, and Analysis
• Ability to refine and improve PM Data Management and Reporting capabilities
• Strong Data Analytics, Data Visualization, or Reporting skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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 naval 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.

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.

Salary : $153,377 - $260,743