Director of IT Strategy

BAE Systems, Inc.

. Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the VP of IT & SIDO on business, technology, organizational and operational priorities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • New Hampshire • United StatesLead💰 $173,023 - $294,137 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise IT architecture, digital transformation, and technology strategy development, with a strong focus on aligning IT investments to business outcomes. Proven ability to influence executive decisions and facilitate organizational change management in complex environments.

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Enterprise IT ArchitectureDigital TransformationTechnology Strategy DevelopmentExecutive CommunicationOrganizational Change Management

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Hard Skills

Technology Roadmap DevelopmentInvestment Decision AnalysisCybersecurityCloud TechnologiesData ManagementAI IntegrationBusiness Case FramingStrategic PlanningFinancial AcumenMatrix Organization Navigation

Soft Skills

Influencing OutcomesFacilitation SkillsJudgment and DiscretionRelationship BuildingAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAdvanced ManufacturingEngineeringTechnology Adoption

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the VP of IT & SIDO on business, technology, organizational and operational priorities
Translate Electronic Systems business priorities into IT and digital strategies, objectives and investment priorities
Represent the VP of IT & SIDO in meetings and forums when appropriate, communicating established direction and ensuring alignment and follow-through
Anticipate emerging issues, identify cross-functional dependencies and frame complex topics for executive discussion and decision
Establish and manage an effective leadership operating rhythm across ES IT
Partner with architecture, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, AI and digital leaders to evaluate technology strategies, opportunities and tradeoffs
Apply enterprise architecture knowledge and technical experience to challenge assumptions and ensure technology decisions support long-term business objectives
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends
Connect enterprise technology direction with sector business requirements and identify opportunities for reuse, simplification, standardization and modernization
Facilitate strategic planning and development of multi-year technology roadmaps
Align IT investments to high-value business outcomes and Electronic Systems priorities
Frame major technology investments, business cases, strategic choices and tradeoffs for executive review
Identify opportunities for technology, data, automation and AI to improve productivity, accelerate growth and strengthen execution
Align resources and investments to strategy
Connect IT strategy and investment to measurable business outcomes
Develop executive-level communications, presentations, strategy materials and decision papers
Translate complex technology topics into business implications, choices and recommendations
Build relationships across Electronic Systems, Enterprise IT and other BAE Systems organizations
Facilitate executive discussions and working sessions on complex or cross-functional issues
Strengthen the effectiveness of the ES IT leadership team and broader organization
Drive alignment, accountability and follow-through on strategic initiatives
Partner with leaders on organizational change, stakeholder engagement and adoption of new technologies and ways of working
Help develop organizational change management capability, with potential future leadership responsibility for a people/change management team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience
Significant progressive leadership experience across enterprise information technology, digital transformation or related technology disciplines
Broad understanding of enterprise IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud, applications, cybersecurity, data, AI and modern digital technologies
Demonstrated experience developing technology strategy and translating business priorities into technology roadmaps and investment decisions
Experience operating with senior executives and navigating complex, matrixed organizations
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience evaluating technology investments, priorities, tradeoffs and value realization
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and drive execution without direct organizational authority
Exceptional executive communication, facilitation and presentation skills
Strong judgment, discretion and ability to operate effectively with sensitive or confidential information
Ability to move comfortably between strategic discussions and detailed technology or execution issues
Preferred: Experience within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, engineering or another complex technology-intensive environment
Preferred: Experience supporting large-scale business, technology or digital transformation
Preferred: Experience with organizational change management and technology adoption
Preferred: Experience working within a federated or shared-services technology operating model
Preferred: Previous experience as a senior IT leader, technology strategist, enterprise architect, or transformation leader

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Applicable federal and state sick leave
Monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
100% remote work arrangement
Travel to major BAE locations