BAE Systems

The Tactical Systems (TS) product line is a premier provider of CNI mission solutions with a diverse product offering that includes Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) products and systems, tactical intelligence workstations remote sensing optical systems, and acoustic undersea warfare sensors.. Further the ability to secure a Top Secret Clearance is required.. International Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales capture and 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.. Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

product line director

Job Description See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems business area provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas to the stars. The Tactical Systems (TS) product line is a premier provider of CNI mission solutions with a diverse product offering that includes Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) products and systems, tactical intelligence workstations remote sensing optical systems, and acoustic undersea warfare sensors. BAE Systems is seeking a senior product line director to lead our $400m Tactical Systems portfolio, including leadership of our 600+ team members located in Greenlawn, NY and Hudson/Merrimack, NH. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Key Expectations Of This Role Include <ul><li>Profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the portfolio. Accountable for establishing and delivering upon commitments to our Customers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Establishing and deliver upon growth strategies in new, existing and international markets inclusive of discretionary investment needs.</li><li>Develop close working relationships with diverse customer portfolio in support of current programs, and to help shape future growth opportunities.</li><li>Deal effectively with senior program level customers and partners and resolve customer issues of a complex nature.</li><li>Ensuring that programs within the product line receive the necessary support and services from the functional organizations to achieve program objectives. Partner across the matrixed organization to identify and implement continuous improvement efforts to drive efficiencies into the portfolio, thereby enhancing profitability.</li><li>People centric leadership over a combination of direct people management responsibility and cross functional matrix organization.</li><li>Provide holistic leadership and promote a positive culture and ensure an environment of accountability, teamwork, inclusiveness and fundamental respect for each person’s / organizations’ contributions.</li><li>Program Management talent management and development. Ensuring long term operational efficiency by supporting staff/organizational development across all functional domains</li><li>Serve as the senior leader resident at our Greenlawn, NY facility. Actively engage in employee events/efforts across the Greenlawn, NY campus and in local community outreach efforts. </li></ul>Required Education, Experience, & Skills <ul><li>Track record of success leading a similarly sized geographically distributed organization delivering at least $400m in annual sales.</li><li>Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others, including leadership of other leaders. Experience identifying talent opportunities and gaps, along with appropriate with development actions.</li><li>Ability to understand and communicate with senior leadership regarding program and portfolio performance status (cost/schedule/resources/risk) as well as performance to annual financial objectives.</li><li>Experience analyzing program and portfolio performance measures and taking relevant corrective action as necessary.</li><li>Risk and Opportunity management skills at a portfolio level.</li><li>Experienced in Government contracting.</li><li>Demonstrated ability as a customer advocate with successful resolution of challenging issues. </li><li>Demonstrated competency in driving growth through strategic leadership of new market growth and/or growth in international markets through the development of winning proposals.</li><li>Experience establishing and building customer relationships and the ability to collaborate within and across organizational boundaries.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to successfully lead an organization through a crisis using change management skills.</li><li>This position requires US citizenship status and on-site presence at the Greenlawn New York, Tactical System’s headquarters. Further the ability to secure a Top Secret Clearance is required. </li></ul>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills <ul><li>Program management experience on large, complex projects responsible for all aspects of project objectives (performance, quality, schedule, cost)</li><li>Experience leading large and complex, competitive captures.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant Customers, industrial landscape and acquisition trends across defense program lifecycles</li><li>Desire to grow to more senior levels in the organization.</li><li>Experience in industry networking, participating in relevant roles, i.e. advisory boards.</li><li>Product Line P&L responsibility in a business with a diverse portfolio, including hundreds of contracts and products/services/suppliers and multiple geographic locations. Specific experience preferred includes:</li><ul><li>International Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales capture and experience</li><li>Transition to production program experience</li><li>Leveraged technology across a portfolio leadership and execution</li><li>Exemplary Risk & Opportunity management skills</li><li>Supply Chain Management experience.</li></ul><li>Design for Manufacturing experience on Design and Development program with knowledge of defect elimination/quality, productivity/COPQ</li><li>PMP certification </li></ul>Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $194600 - $330800 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 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. Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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