Director of Programs - Fabrication

Job Description
BAE Systems, Inc. is currently hiring a Director of Programs - Fabrication to join the Maritime Solutions Jacksonville leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible leading our burgeoning Submarine and Surface Ship Fabrication efforts to achieving company goals, specifically safety and delivery of projects under budget and on-time while maintaining quality and relationships. In this role, you will also be responsible for partnering in the buildout, strategy, growth, and management of Maritime fabrication programs in the Maritime Solutions portfolio.

Responsible for overall program operations and growth, working to identify and pursue new maritime fabrication opportunities. Participate in proposal activities, engagement with potential industry partners, and defining overall priorities for these pursuits. Upon award, program responsibilities include effective oversight of all contractual activities, successful delivery of program artifacts, achievement of financial goals, and establishment of strong relationships across the organization.

Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced dynamic customer environment. Serve as a key point of contact, provide strategic guidance to the program team, and interface with senior corporate and customer personnel. Develop new, innovative ways to manage multiple projects for our customers. Leverage fabrication best practices and open capacity across BAE Systems other shipyards and locations, to maximize shop utilization and lower market burdened rate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Fabrication program to meet shipyard business objectives
• Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling the submarine module fabrication and outfitting program in Jacksonville, FL
• Maintain a strategic view of program performance and evaluate overall resource requirements (people, equipment, infrastructure) consistent with the business plan and projected work volume
• Work with Planning, MROC Programs, and Operations to build accurate schedules, budgets, and staffing plans that are used to monitor, control, and adjust workflows as the projects progress
• Lead the estimating and planning phases for Fabrication effort by working with the trades, fabrication planners, engineering, estimating, and QA on estimates and execution strategy with profitable capture of projects as primary objective
• For assigned programs, projects, and personnel, execute strategies, policies, practices, and programs that leverage the corporation's skills, capabilities, and experience for government and commercial customers in support of business objectives
• Develop and clearly communicate program vision for assigned projects, ensuring the consistent required level of program Safety, Cost, Schedule, and Quality adherence, and operating within customer defined standards items
• Develop the overall strategy for all fabrication and outfitting programs for the site
• Responsible for customer engagement and oversight of the development of bids, processes, training, tooling, and infrastructure improvements as necessary to grow and sustain the submarine fabrication and module strategy
• Work with and integrate support matrix functions (Scheduling, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Operations, etc.) to achieve business goals
• Conduct regular reviews of program performance through Earned Value Management (EVM) to ensure program objectives are met, including budget and time constraints
• Maintain and comply with BAE Systems Life Cycle Maintenance (LCM) process
• Participate in contract negotiation and changes; coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract
• Manage program financials in accordance with BAE Systems policies and standards
• Meet and engage with clients and stakeholders to establish relationships, understand requirements, and communicate accomplishments or issues
• Ensure collaboration between program and stakeholders
• Monitor, control, and communicate project budget, staffing, schedule, and performance status; prepare status reports; and effectively manages program and project scope
• Identify and assess project risks and issues,…