Dir II- Programs at BAE Systems in Manassas, VA

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Job Description For over 20 years, BAE Systems space products have enabled nearly every commercial, civil and national security space missions. Missions such as GPS, weather monitoring, satellite TV and radio, and deep space exploration - including all recent Mars rovers - rely on BAE Systems radiation-hardened electronics. From silicon to systems, our space products are ubiquitous throughout Earth’s orbit and beyond. In support of this mission, our Space Systems product line is seeking a program area director to lead our Space Electronics product and customer portfolio. Based in Manassas, Virginia and reporting to the Space Systems product line director, this leadership opportunity is critical to our success. Responsibilities of this position include and are not limited to: Leading the Space Electronic program area through all phases of the capture and program lifecycle with profit & loss accountability. Diagnosing program performance concerns and developing solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Developing and executing a strategy to deliver a Space Electronics integrated business and technology growth plan. Applying the use of earned value management techniques and other analytical industry best practices to achieve programmatic aims. Communicating effectively and working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization to achieve results. As a component, interact frequently with senior-level executives and customers concerning projects, operational decisions, contracts, and strategies. Modeling and demonstrating strong leadership in ethics, safety, and security. Required Skills and Education A bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field of study with 12+ years of general business or project/program management experience Previous leadership and management of cross-functional teams A demonstrated history of developing creative solutions to highly complex project/program management challenges Financial management experience and expertise and a history of executing to revenue and profit targets Direct customer relationship management experience with U.S. Department of War customers Preferred Skills and Education Master's degree in a business or technical field of study Direct engineering or program management experience within the space domain to include exposure to radiation-hardened single board computers Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or DAWIA Level 11/111 Hands-on experience leading production programs as program manager/director About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. 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.