BAE Systems

Ops Program Mgr I

BAE Systems • $75K — $95K *
Louisville, KY 40214In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or business environments.
  • Skilled in performance management (EVMS, KPIs, Metrics).
  • Proficient in cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong background in data analysis, tracking, and reporting.
  • Effective presentation skills using Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing and controlling contracts as part of the Value Stream Leadership team.
  • Facilitate communication between manufacturing and program management for program execution.
  • Support financial, scheduling, and technical goals in alignment with the Integrated Business Plan.
  • Coordinate activities across functions to meet program objectives while demonstrating leadership skills.
  • Develop reports on key metrics related to production and delivery forecasts.
  • Participate in regular status meetings to track program progress.
  • Identify performance gaps and assist in creating improvement plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technologies.
  • Gain experience in high-stakes program management.
  • Support a dynamic team within a leading systems company.
  • Collaborate across diverse functional teams to drive results.
  • Engage in professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

BAE Systems Weapons Systems is hiring an Operations Program Manager to join our team in Louisville, KY. The OPM will be responsible for supporting the Louisville product line to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction; meet cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives; and effectively manage program complexities that include production and product sustainment. Work across functional lines to meet the program objectives. Primary responsibilities are focused on supporting the Value Stream Leader with the management of the production process to yield on-time deliveries. The OPM will also support internal program status meetings during Program and Technical reviews.

Responsibilities:
  • Assists Program Value Stream Leaders in managing, planning, and performing management and financial control of contracts.
  • Serves as key interface between manufacturing and program management, facilitating communication and coordination to ensure seamless execution of program plans.
  • Supports achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and business performance objectives in accordance with the Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
  • Coordinates activities across multiple functions to support program objectives and demonstrates good analytical, leadership, and communication skills at all levels of management.
  • Develops reports on key program metrics including on-time delivery, hardware production and delivery forecasts, and performance to labor and material budgets.
  • Supports recurring status meetings with the program team.
  • Successfully navigates through cultural differences to understand unique stakeholder customs, expectations, values, and priorities.
  • Utilizes appropriate messages, channels, and resources to ensure effective communication to overcome barriers.
  • Assists in the identification and assessment of performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives.
  • Assists in the development and initiation of improvement plans to close performance gaps, gathering metrics to verify performance to plan.
  • Supports capture efforts to secure new contracts.
  • Supports proposal activity that may include preparing outlines and project timelines to be compliant with Request for Proposal requirements.
  • Interfaces with cross-functional team members in contracts, finance, engineering, operations, and other supporting organizations.
  • Develops manufacturing strategy and plans aligned to program requirements and SHE standards.
  • Develops operations/manufacturing support-related BOEs to support proposal efforts; represents those functions in negotiations.
  • Develops and communicates the Manufacturing Plan and is accountable for Manufacturing Readiness Assessment/Level.
  • Finalizes Make/Buy Analysis for OSP.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business environment
  • Experience in Performance Management (EVMS, KPIs, Metrics, etc.)
  • Experience in Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Experience in Data Analysis, Tracking, and Reporting
  • Experience in Presentation Development
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
  • Ability to successfully interact with diverse team members, management, and customers in the pursuit of Program goals
  • Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management
  • Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to operate independently and proactively
  • Customer focus and relationship building skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


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.

Preferred Skills and Education

  • Professional Certification (PMP)
  • Experience in manufacturing, assembly, machining, welding, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management, scheduling, or planning
  • Experience in Program/Project Management, Controls, or Coordination
  • Experience with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and cross-functional teams
  • Experience in program scope and cost estimating including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes
  • Experience creating and customizing project management tools in Microsoft Excel using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  • Advanced proficiency with Oracle, Microsoft Project, or Power BI, Microsoft Excel application

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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