Director, Programs – International Position Available In Calhoun, Alabama

Director, Programs – International Full Time BAE Systems Anniston

AL 36207 USA

Posted 05/08/2025 Job Description Job Description
BAE Systems Sustainment & International Product Line is hiring a Director, Programs – International to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Program Director will be responsible for developing and delivering moderate to complex campaigns and programs for ground combat vehicles with initial emphasis on M88s and AMPVs in-country industrialization and support. The position is available as US-based remote with periodic to frequent travel (25%-50%) to company and customer locations, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities:

Provides program leadership in execution from program capture through delivery
Thinks long term while also managing program launches and execution, anticipates and resolves problems
Manages program(s) to achieve cost, profitability, schedule, technical performance, and quality objectives with a high level of customer satisfaction
Leads strategies for proposal preparation, negotiations, and pricing decisions
Orchestrates internal group and external group stakeholder collaboration to meet all program obligations and objectives
Establishes program direction for the functional IPT leads delivering the scope (Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Field Service, Industrialization/Offset, and/or others)
Effectively presents Campaign, Capture, and Program status and proposals to Customers and Senior Management
Proactively plans, monitors, and controls scope and activities including disciplined, effective change management
Actively and effectively manages opportunities and risks
Makes timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Continuously improves program performance including capturing, evaluating, sharing, and implementing best practices
Meets financial commitments for Orders, Sales, Profit, and Cash Flow
Complies with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to ethics, export control, proprietary information, document/record retention, public communication, etc.
Promotes a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety and environmental objectives and policies Required Education, Experience, & Skills Ability to travel 50%, both domestically and internationally
Bachelor s Degree and 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Program/Project Management
Experience in Programs, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and/or Sustainment and Field Service to understand business complexities
Experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and/or industrialization processes and business arrangements
Firm understanding of business case development, schedule development and analysis, program cost management and forecasting, and opportunity and risk management
Strong leadership, collaborative, and interpersonal skills for coordinating, planning, aligning, and managing multiple stakeholders, both internal and external
Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-culturally and cross-functionally
Ability to operate within broad guidance to generate strategies, convert into actionable plans, and lead teams through executing the plans
Ability to take a deliberate approach to decision-making in a dynamic operating environment
Proven ability to rapidly determine root cause and implement solutions to address
Solid oral and written communication skills to communicate with internal and external leaders at multiple levels to include executive leadership in the US Government, foreign countries, and the company Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification
Defense Acquisition Program training
Knowledge of BAE Systems products
Expertise in Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and/or industrialization processes and business arrangements
Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM) practices and an understanding of all steps involved in a product lifecycle
Ability to implement change management and continuous learning initiatives
Entrepreneurial mindset with a growth focus and repeatable process orientation Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$169630 – $288370 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 Platforms & Services
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. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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Location Anniston, AL, 36207, United States
Categories Professional
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