Program Director (Project Director I – Tech) – Data Center Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive execution plan for the Data Center Transformation program, leveraging our life-cycle management framework
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), to ensure successful program execution
• Manage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring compliance with BAE Systems’ policies and procedures
• Develop and implement effective communication and stakeholder management plans, ensuring engagement with senior leadership, stakeholders, and team members
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement activities for the program
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with BAE Systems’ overall IT strategy and business objectives
• Ensure the program is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Provide executive-level reporting on program status, progress, and issues to senior leadership and stakeholders

Qualification & Requirements

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of work experience in IT, data center operations, or a related field
• Enhanced servant leadership skills and customer-centric approach
• Experience in leading complex business-facing initiatives, preferably in data center transformation or modernization
• Strong stakeholder management skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Business and strategic plan development, project finance management, and earned value management experience
• Process development experience and executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data center infrastructure, including power distribution, floor layouts, backup systems, and cooling systems
• Knowledge of cloud computing, including migration of workloads to cloud providers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience driving enterprise standardization and transformation with executive-level accountability
• PMP Certification and Agile Certification
• Hands-on implementation experience with data center transformation or modernization
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL

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.