BAE Systems, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Product Line Director – Military Air Solutions
Endicott, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $340K/yr
10+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company. They are seeking an Executive-level Product Line Director for Military Air Solutions to lead profit and loss, strategy, and execution of their Military portfolio, ensuring program execution excellence and customer confidence.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the Military Air Solutions product line
Develop and execute product line strategy aligned to U.S. DoD and allied defense priorities
Drive revenue growth, margin performance, affordability initiatives, and cash execution
Lead annual operating plan, forecasting, and long-range defense portfolio planning
Build and sustain trusted executive-level relationships with US DoD and Platform Primes customers, partners, and key suppliers
Serve as a senior leader in critical customer engagements – listening first, acting decisively, and delivering on commitments
Lead resolution of complex contractual, technical, and execution challenges with transparency and accountability
Provide executive oversight of complex military air programs across development, production, and sustainment
Ensure performance to cost, schedule, technical, and contractual commitments
Lead portfolio risk, opportunity, and corrective-action management
Ensure compliance with ITAR, security classification, airworthiness, and government contracting requirements
Build and lead a high-performance leadership team with the right people in the right roles
Hire, develop, mentor, and retain top talent, with a focus on succession planning and leadership development
Set clear expectations for ownership, accountability, collaboration, and respect
Act as a coach, mentor, and sponsor for high-potential leaders across the business
Partner across CAS and the broader enterprise to align strategy, investments, and execution
Lead across a matrixed organization, aligning Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Programs
Champion continuous improvement in execution, affordability, and scalability
Develop and execute investment and capital investment plans to support future growth
Serve as a visible CAS leader within classified and unclassified environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline
10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or complex military systems
Demonstrated experience with P&L ownership or equivalent business accountability
Strong background in military aviation programs, product line management, or program leadership
Experience leading within classified program environments
Demonstrated ability to operate at the executive level with customers and senior leaders
Proven ability to lead across matrixed, multi-disciplinary organizations
Ability to obtain a U.S Secret security clearance
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Engineering or related discipline)
Direct experience with military flight controls, avionics, mission systems, or safety-critical electronics
Experience supporting international defense customers and FMS programs
Background in long-term sustainment, modernization, or platform upgrade portfolios
Experience interfacing with U.S. DoD program offices and prime contractors
Track record of portfolio transformation, cost reduction, or growth acceleration
Background in aftermarket, sustainment, or lifecycle support businesses
Active security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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