Director II, IT Service Owner - HR & Communication Services

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Director II, HR & Communications Services (IT Service Owner) to architect, modernize, and lead the strategic direction of the enterprise’s Human Capital Management (HCM), Talent, Learning, and Communications technology ecosystem. Operating as a senior executive and thought leader, this role defines the enterprise vision for employee‑centric digital capabilities, oversees major system transformations, and ensures the reliable delivery, governance, and evolution of technology platforms that shape the employee experience and enterprise-wide communications.

This leader serves as the strategic owner and executive sponsor for the company’s next-generation HCM transformation, including the transition from legacy PeopleSoft environments to modern cloud-based platforms such as Workday or equivalent. The role requires deep expertise in HR technology, enterprise architecture, program leadership, and organizational change—combined with the executive presence to influence decisions across the matrix and shape the future of how employees engage, collaborate, develop, and communicate.

You will partner closely with senior HR executives, Communications leadership, Talent and Learning stakeholders, CIO partners, and enterprise transformation teams to deliver an integrated, intuitive, and scalable digital ecosystem that enhances productivity, culture, and workforce experience.

Key Responsibilities * Define and lead the enterprise HR & Communications Systems Strategy, including long-range planning, modernization roadmaps, experience design, and integration with enterprise transformation initiatives. * Own the enterprise HCM system transformation, driving the transition from PeopleSoft to Workday or equivalent cloud-based platform, ensuring excellence in delivery, data integrity, and business readiness. * Oversee talent, learning, and employee lifecycle technologies, ensuring alignment across recruitment,