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Deputy General Manager (Norfolk)
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
3 weeks ago
200,222 – 340,378
- PMP
- EVM
- Change Management
- Agile
- Pension
3 weeks ago
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Deputy General Manager to join our team and assume a lead role in Maritime Solutions in Norfolk, Va. 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
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Finance, or similar field and 12 years of related work experience or equivalent experience
- Experience in Program Management/PMO
- Experience in Cross-functional Team Leadership to deliver commitments
- Experience in People Management/Leadership
- Experience in Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Maritime, or similar industry
- Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items (Repair) and Commercial standards
- Ability to develop concepts, plans, schedules, and budgets and effectively communicate them to the team to align cross-functional goals
- Ability to organize and prioritize project schedules and requirements on short-term and long-term basis
- Ability to monitor performance through KPIs and metrics, analyze data, and deliver status reports and presentations to leadership and customers
- Ability to identify, analyze, and understand problems and collaborate to explore creative solutions
- Ability to lead, mentor, coach, train, and support succession planning
- Ability to manage stakeholders, influence, and negotiate
- Strong planning, coordination, and organization skills
- Good reasoning and decision-making skills
- Strong collaboration skills to foster a team culture
- Effective communication and presentation skills
Preferred Skills and Education
- Master’s Degree or MBA
- Professional or Technical Certification (PMP)
- Experience in the Defense Ship Repair
- Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
- Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience in Process Improvement, Change Management, or Transformational Leadership
- Strong Business and Financial Acumen
- Ability to hold yourself and others accountable
- Ability to remain agile in a dynamic environment
- Advanced Data Analytics and Reporting skills
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.
Benefits Information
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.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Platforms & Services
- Job Category: Project & Program Management
- Salary Min Point: 200222
- Salary Max Point: 340378
- Referral Bonus: 500
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage: 10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: None
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Deputy General Manager (Norfolk) · BAE Systems