Director of Strategic SIOP & Digital Operations

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Director to lead our Manufacturing Strategic Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Process and drive the strategic implementation of digital tools to optimize our end-to-end operations. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for fostering cross-functional collaboration, developing SIOP driven Strategy Roadmaps, and leveraging data-driven insights to improve factory readiness towards the Business Area’s Integrated Business Plan. This role will be a key architect of our digital operational roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities: I. Strategic SIOP Leadership

• Strategic SIOP Process Ownership: Own and continuously improve the end-to-end Strategic SIOP process, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational capabilities. Drive a culture of accountability and collaboration across all participating functions.
• Integrated Business Plan Alignment: Ensure the SIOP process directly supports and is integrated with the Business Area’s Integrated Business Plan (IBP), translating high-level business objectives into executable manufacturing plans.
• Executive Communication: Present Strategic SIOP results, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership, providing clear and concise recommendations.
• Performance Management: Define and track key Strategic SIOP performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Establish a data-driven approach to performance evaluation. II. Digital Operations & Transformation
• Manufacturing Digital Roadmap Development: Develop and execute a digital operations roadmap aligned with the overall business strategy, identifying opportunities to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data Strategy & Analytics (Manufacturing Focus): Champion a data-driven culture, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and effective utilization across manufacturing operations. Lead the development of advanced analytics capabilities to generate actionable insights from manufacturing data.
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives related to the implementation of new digital tools and processes. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field with MBA or other advanced degree. Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership in Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Finance with at least 3 Years leading SIOP within Manufacturing. Skills:
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Influence & Collaboration: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Project Management: Expert project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex initiatives.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial statements and key business metrics.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience leading SIOP within a high mix, high complexity factory supporting RF components/subassemblies.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.