Senior Director, Facilities & Real Estate Strategy Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Senior Director, Facilities & Real Estate Strategy Full Time BAE Systems Nashua

NH 03060-6909 USA

Posted 04/10/2025 Job Description Job Description
You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. We are seeking a seasoned leader to fill the role of Senior Director, Facilities & Real Estate Strategy. This critical position will provide vision and leadership for all Facilities functions within our organization, collaborating with key leaders to deliver best-in-class Facilities & Real Estate solutions. The successful candidate will drive strategy and execution for operating efficiencies, business continuity, and cost-saving strategies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This position requires an experienced business leader who has a track record in building effective teams, has demonstrated successful collaboration across a matrixed organization, and possesses a unique blend of process and strategic capability. The ideal candidate will combine intelligence, experience, confidence, humility, and a strong work ethic to build on the group s solid foundation. This role reports to the ES Deputy Vice President and has oversight to a function of 300+ employees.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership for all real estate transactions and management, collaborating with internal and external resources
Ensure real estate assets and infrastructure meet business needs
Oversee strategic space planning, facilities project design, engineering, and construction management activities
Lead expansion activities, including identification and construction of new major sites
Develop and drive optimal financial results from an optimized real estate strategy
Lead strategic infrastructure plans and operations, with a 5-year time horizon
Ensure all work environments are suitable, cost-effective, well-maintained, compliant, and safe
Direct facilities organization and staff development
Lead Net Zero initiatives and oversee evaluation, selection, and procurement of electricity and natural gas for the sector

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with sector leadership, business area leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure proper service models are in place for Facilities services
Oversee financial performance on multiple Capital and Expense budgets, with total annual spend responsibility of ~$450m
Develop financial forecasts, track and report on performance
Oversee selection, training, and development of 300+ Facilities employees
Ensure compliance with all municipal, county, state, and federal regulatory agencies for environmental and code requirements
Oversee Facilities engineering design and construction of new facilities and alterations to existing facilities
Lead large-scale contract development and negotiation pertaining to Real Estate, in collaboration with procurement and legal teams
Direct planning, response, and recovery operations for emergency situations and disaster recovery
Stay up-to-date with new workspace concepts to drive innovation, collaboration, and occupational efficiency Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, Master’s degree preferred
15+ years of related work experience in Facilities Operations and/or Project Management
Ability to apply strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills at every level of the business
Experience leading multiple functions in a matrixed organization
10+ years’ experience leading and managing large teams and projects in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
Proven experience in managing expense and capital budgets in excess of $100M annually
Broad knowledge of all business areas, particularly Quality, Operations, Product Development, and Commercial sub-functions
Knowledge and application of environmental, health, and safety regulations and familiarity with SHE regulatory agencies’ protocols Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills PE/Engineering license, MB1FM, CPE, or CEM certification
M.B.A. or related advanced degree
Experience with industry-specific software and systems
Familiarity with Lean principles and process improvement methodologies Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$196296 – $333704 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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. About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.
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Location Nashua, NH, 03060-6909, United States
Categories Professional
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