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BAE Systems · 1 day ago

VP & Deputy Gen Mgr

Nashua New Hampshire

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$290K/yr - $493K/yr

15+ years exp

BAE Systems is a global innovator in defense and commercial electronics, seeking a Deputy Vice President & General Manager for its Electronic Systems sector. This role focuses on overseeing critical business operations, including IT infrastructure and program excellence, while driving growth and fostering a strong workplace culture.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to critical initiatives including IT infrastructure, security, SHE, facilities, and driving program excellence

Drive alignment across business areas and function leadership to deliver business growth, accretive financial results and a strong workplace culture

Oversee processes and governance for program reviews and bid approvals

Assume responsibilities of President, as required, to ensure continuity of business and site operations

Demonstrate thought leadership in the mission and market space by staying actively engaged with communications to our key internal and external stakeholders

Foster innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable solutions

Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent focused on our mission

Demonstrate a leading role in promoting adherence to the company’s ethical standards and business practices and provide for good stewardship of the assets of the business

Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies

Qualification

Business leadershipProgram managementP&L managementTechnology developmentRisk managementCustomer relationship managementCoachingMentoringNegotiation skillsEffective communicationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, or a related field with a background in technology development

At least 15+ years' experience leading complex business areas through all phases of the product lifecycle with responsibility for all aspects of program objectives including performance, quality, schedule, and cost

Direct P/L experience for greater than $1B of annual revenue or direct functional leadership of greater than 1,000 employees

US DoD Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI

Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Demonstrated ability to partner with functions to rapidly and continuously evolve processes and practices to enable high leverage solutions that dramatically reduce cycle time and cost

Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others and a focus on inclusive leadership

Proven success identifying growth areas and developing new business strategic plans aligned with the company's growth objectives

Experience establishing and building customer relationships and the ability to collaborate within and across organizational boundaries

Risk and opportunity management skills at an executive level

Ability to negotiate at an executive level with internal and external customers and partners

Skilled communicator with experience shaping and influencing the image of a complex business

Preferred

Business acumen, be innovative, entrepreneurial, adapt well to change and work collaboratively with strategic influence to drive initiatives across a matrixed environment

Experience in the pursuit of market expansion, partnerships, and potential acquisitions that will drive the growth and competitive position

Effective communicator, with the ability to deliver clear, concise messaging at all levels of the organization

Experience working closely with government, commercial, and international clients to create, bid, win and negotiate winning proposals

Knowledge of the industry trends, risks and threats in the various markets in which Electronic Systems competes

Demonstrated track record of attracting, engaging and developing talent to create diverse, high performing teams and a culture

Strong people leadership skills to build an organization that constantly meets aggressive goals based on a culture of teamwork, candor, and accountability across and between product lines and functions