Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking an entry level Operations Program Manager who will be a member of a cross-functional program team within the Electronic Attack Solutions (EAS) Product Line's Production Portfolio. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Operations Program Manager is responsible for coordinating all Operations activities on a program. This includes flowing program requirements down from the product line and program manager to all of the Operations functions. The Ops functions primarily include Manufacturing, Technical Operations, and Supplier Partnerships. Supplier Partnerships consists of factory planning, program planning, procurement, and subcontract management. In addition to supporting program execution, OPM's are required to support non-recurring engineering program phases, including driving early involvement in development and transition to production programs of the various Ops functions. It will also include involvement in proposal activities for both material and Operations labor estimates.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project management of continuous improvement program
- Cost Account Manager responsible for cost and schedule
- Ensure all deliverables meet contractual requirements.
- Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts.
- Develop, Execute and Monitor plans that support the Business Operating Plan
- Ensure Manufacturing execution is aligned with Program and Customer demand / requirements
- Ensure material availability in support of system returns
- Work with development team on any capability transitions to production
- Work with sustainment team on any relevant impacts to fielded hardware
- Work with Factory supports to resolve issues that require Program and/or Customer action
- Be the Operations Leader for Customer / Program requirements
- Support factory compliance requirements
- Support programs across several geographic locations with occasional travel to support programs and suppliers.
- Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution
- Must have a current/active Secret Clearance or ability to attain one
AUTHORITY:
- Provide work direction for Operations personnel
- Cost Account Manager authority for Operations and for Program staff level.
- Signature authority for all Operations Plans (material, manufacturing, manpower, lean, capital, facilities).
- Signature authority for all Operations Program Task Descriptions (PTDs) flowed to Focus Factory management.
Initially, this role will serve to support several program efforts. You will be working along other senior OPM's that will be providing additional support when required, and other specific duties as assigned. This role is intended to develop the skills necessary to assume higher levels of Operations and Program responsibilities by supporting various assignments assigned by Operations / Program Leadership.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent experience.
- The ideal candidate will have project management skills (or manufacturing / supply chain skills) as well as knowledge of the Operations functions.
- Basic skills in: data analysis, leading small teams, effective communications, proposals, spreadsheet creation and management, as well as some basic finance process comprehension.
Preferred Skills and Education- PMP certification
- Green Belt certification
- Experience leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Experience in management, supply chain management, and/or factory management is a plus.
- Analytical skills and the ability to work independently to develop Leadership presentations for the Operations and Program function.
- Previous Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience is a plus.
- Experience with a development and/or sustainment program.
- Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP .
