Dir II- Programs

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