Job Description

The Functional Director Business Relationship Manager serves as the strategic liaison between the Human Resources, Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), and Communications functions at BAE Systems and the Information Technology organization, aligning technology capabilities with functional priorities and enabling secure, efficient delivery of major technology initiatives.

Key Outcomes

• A multi-year business capability and technology roadmap aligned with functional and enterprise priorities.
• Improved demand intake, prioritization, and governance for technology initiatives.
• Clear business case definition, KPI alignment, and post-launch value realization tracking.
• Strengthened cybersecurity and CMMC Level 2+ compliance across functional systems and processes.
• Increased cross-functional integration and reduction of duplicative technologies.
• Improved throughput by removing delivery blockers and aligning IT shared services.
• Stronger, trusted relationships with functional, IT, and sector stakeholders.
• Greater adoption of enterprise technology solutions and reduced shadow IT.
• Improved data visibility, quality, and integration for better decision support.
• Improved alignment to enterprise operating models and clearer accountability boundaries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the multi-year business capability and technology roadmap for assigned functions.
• Operate the full demand intake, shaping, and prioritization process for supported functions.
• Jointly shape programs with sector BRMs, PMO, Architecture, Cyber, and Value Stream Owners.
• Ensure roadmap alignment with sector needs; reconcile priority conflicts.
• Lead business case creation, benefit hypotheses, KPI definition, and value tracking.
• Drive adherence to CMMC Level 2+ and enterprise cyber compliance.
• Increase adoption of enterprise platforms; establish readiness and change plans.
• Identify and broker standardization opportunities across functions and sectors.
• Resolve delivery barriers and escalate unresolved blockers.
• Improve data visibility and integration across fragmented systems.
• Run a functional BRM scorecard and lead monthly performance reviews.
• Communicate strategy and roadmap decisions with executive-ready materials.
• Build trusted relationships across functions, sectors, PMO, cyber, and IT delivery.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 12 years experience and Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience supporting executive governance forums, steering committees, implementation readiness activities, and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of enterprise delivery practices, implementation governance, dependency management, and transformation execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, resolve competing priorities, and drive coordinated execution across distributed teams.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing project managers and teams.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters degreee and 15 years+ work experience
• Experience supporting enterprise headquarters or corporate function initiatives.
• Experience operating within highly matrixed business and technology environments.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, lifecycle management practices, and enterprise implementation methodologies.
• Aerospace & Defense Industry Experience

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. About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. 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.

12 years experience and Bachelor's degree or equivalent; strong executive presence; experience with governance forums, enterprise delivery, and managing project managers and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• managing technology roadmap
• leading demand intake
• driving compliance

Job Details

• Category: Project and Program Management
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Falls Church, Virginia, United States
• Salary: USD 173,023 – 294,137 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave

About BAE Systems

A defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber. — Industry: Agriculture