Senior Director, Naval Segment

Saab AB; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 246 000 - 332 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness and employee resources

Résumé du poste

Saab, Inc. seeks a Senior Director of the Naval Segment in Syracuse, NY to drive the performance of the Naval portfolio within Surveillance Systems.

You will own the P&L, budgets, forecasts and long-range plans, and lead strategic initiatives across contracts and investments. The role requires a proven track record leading large programs in high-technology environments, strong leadership, and the ability to secure follow-on opportunities while building durable customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering, operations, or related field.
• 10+ years leading large programs or product teams.
• 10+ years in high-technology or development environments; aerospace/defense preferred.
• Experience with scheduling, costing, baselining and planning.
• Experience in business capture including costing, proposals and customer interaction.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain high-impact customer relationships.

Responsabilités

• Own the budget, forecast, strategy and business plan for the Naval P&L center.
• Execute all contract obligations; manage profitability and customer relations.
• Provide strategic input on trends, opportunities and investments for the segment.
• Staff, retain, and develop the Program Management team and improve organizational rhythms.

Connaissances

Budget management

Program leadership

Strategic planning

Customer relationships

Team development

Risk & opportunities

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher

Description du poste

The Senior Director of the Naval Segment is responsible for the overall performance of the Saab, Inc. Naval portfolio in the Surveillance Systems Division. Working for the Vice President and General Manager of Surveillance Systems, and with the supporting functions of Saab, Inc., the role has the following responsibilities:

1. Own the budget, forecast, strategy and business plan for the Naval P&L center.

• Determine revenue plans for all projects and programs within the assigned portfolio
• Maintain and execute action plans for all risk and opportunities in the segment
• Manage and control direct project costs for all contracts in the portfolio, including the proactive management of contract margin changes
• Own and proactively manage R&D and product investments to enable funding of technology development and capability enhancements in partnership with Product Segment
• Provide pricing decisions and/or input, in accordance with the Delegation of Authority
• Estimate marketing & sales spend to support long-term strategy and future captures
• Ensure management of all administrative and overhead expenses
• Develop the 5-year business plan financials to support the long-term strategy of the segment

2. Execute all contract obligations of the Naval Segment.

• Own both the total P&L and the individual contract profitability
• Responsible for the execution of customer contracts; including project deliverables, baseline management, R&D & capital expenditures
• Responsible for the customer relationship and securing follow-on and new opportunities for the business
• Participate in and/or lead the monthly operating reviews for the segment and the business
• Support the proposal development and product lifecycle management processes from a program management perspective
• Collaborate with Surveillance Systems engineering leaders to ensure resource needs are communicated and shared across the business
• Help establish, improve and maintain the business rhythms of Surveillance Systems

3. Provide strategic input to the Surveillance Systems business to include:

• Key trends in the segment and future opportunities
• Program captures that are upcoming or in the pipeline
• Required product investments and sustainment needed to remain competitive
• Resource plans to support the long-term business strategy
• Required infrastructure and investment needed for current and future portfolio

4. Staff, retain, grow and develop the Program Management team required to execute the business.

• Coach, mentor and train all PMs within the segment
• Support and execute the talent management process for the segment and the Surveillance business
• Attract and retain talent in the segment; creating and executing development plans

Compensation Range: $245,600 - $331,500

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering, operations, or related field
• 10 or more years of demonstrated experience managing a large Program or Product teams
• 10 or more years of significant experience in a high-technology or development environment, with preference for Aerospace and Defense experience
• Experience with Scheduling, Costing, Baselining and Planning
• Experience working on business capture activities including costing, proposal writing, and customer interaction
• Expertise in establishing and maintaining high impact customer relationships
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

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