**Job Description** See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. The Strategic Operations Director will assist in the design of the manufacturing growth and capacity expansion that supports the BAE Systems Integrated Business Plan. This position will report to the C4ISR Business Area Operations Director and will also serve as the Global Process Owner to drive process standardization across the C4ISR Business Area, leading to improved performance in quality, delivery, and cost while driving a continuous improvement culture. The candidate will manage operations-related plans, budgets, policies, and procedures while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities are listed as follows: + Support all Manufacturing Strategic Working Group and act as the Liaison between Operations and the Business Area + Participate in Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC) and drive manufacturing innovation beyond current BAE capabilities + Participate in Global Process Owner (GPO) Working Group + Lead pop-up special projects as a senior executive, augmenting executing teams as an independent expert + Centralize and deploy Continuous Improvement (CI) team as independent SMEs to address issues and initiatives across factories + Prioritize, follow up, and drive closure on launched capital projects, and forecast future needs + Collaborate with New Product Introduction (NPI) team, Advanced Manufacturing team, and C4ISR Roadmaps team + Build the C4ISR Business Area CARB deck and review and ensure consistency and compliance across all tier level performance review meetings + Ensure Preventive Maintenance (PM) processes are consistent across all C4ISR factories + Ensure Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) process are consistent across all C4ISR factories + Coach team's critical thinking skills and discussion quality, collaborating with Engineering + Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) Working Group to share best practices and address concerns **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Significant Operations leadership experience + Proven leader, adept at navigating complex matrixed organizations, effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels + Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP or similar performance quality standards + Continuous Improvement philosophy and practice Lean Six Sigma + Proven record of on-time, on-budget, high-quality product production + Able to effectively work and collaborate across company's technical and non-technical functional disciplines (Program Office, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Communications, Human Resources) + Creative and Innovative problem solver + Able to obtain an Active Secret clearance **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's Degree and 15 years work experience or equivalent experience + Experience leading a growing organization is preferred + Experience navigating customer and compliance audits **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137 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. **Senior Director, C4ISR Strategic Operations** **119840BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression