Bachelor's Degree required; Engineering or Technical discipline preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills essential.
Proven problem-solving and accountable leadership abilities.
Experience managing complex issues in fast-paced environments.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project.
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive senior-level decision-making.
Strong organizational skills with a focus on results and follow-through.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage Operations projects, ensuring effective execution from proposal to delivery.
Serve as the primary liaison between Operations and Program Management for status updates and problem resolution.
Analyze and present Operations data clearly to various management levels.
Coordinate proposal estimates for both ROM and final submissions.
Interface with Supply Chain and other departments to address operational impacts.
Support audits and negotiations alongside Program Management.
Promote teamwork among personnel across different program phases.
Benefits
Full-time onsite work at a BAE Systems facility, fostering in-person collaboration.
9/80 work schedule, providing a long weekend every other week.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Oversees and manages the Operations project(s) and serves as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and line management for the Site programs. Prepares project execution plan and identifies technical and business resources needed. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. This position is first shift working a 9/80 work schedule.
The role of the Ops Program Manager includes but is not limited to the following:
Provides leadership and direction of complex Operations programs for Operations functions during all phases of repairs & sustainmetn program execution from the initial proposal through execution and delivery.
Assure the accomplishment of programs goals through the efficient and effective utilization of Operations resources.
Provide a single point of contact between Operations and the Program office for providing program status and resolving problems
Analyze Operations data and present it in a clear and concise manner to Operations Management, Program Management and / or Engineering Management.
Coordinate proposal estimates for all ROM and final Proposal submittals.
Interface with the appropriate organizations within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately communicated and addressed
Interface with Supply Chain and other functional areas on matters affecting the status of operations.
Support Operations position during audits, fact finding and negotiations by participating with Program Management
Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
Furnish support to the Appropriate Program Manager for monthly management reviews and support Program Management and Engineering to discuss customer and program issues as well as future business and program activities
Support the level loading the factory based on capacity and planned work content.
Responsible for the LOB and maintenance of program item data
Support customer visits, proposals and future business.
Management responsibilities for multiple teams doing diverse activities
Hold a strategic vision and analysis, and the ability to create innovative solutions in a fast-changing environment
Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor's Degree
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem solving, accountable leadership and influencing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work complex issues, and ensure team meets deadlines.
Ability to manage through changes in priorities
Ability to drive team to implement solutions to complex problems
Strong organizational skills
Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project)
Results oriented, ability to follow through on tasks, influence without authority, experience driving senior level decision making
Highly organized, good problem-solving skills,
Ability to work cross-functionally, prioritize, multi-task, and manage major projects
Demonstrated Verbal and Written Communications Skills.
Strong Presentation Skills.
Manage Operations performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality, schedule and cost performance of all Operations functions.
Preferred Skills and Education
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. mechanical/electrical engineering or engineering technology)
4 Years or more of Aerospace experience
Master's Degree, PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
Familiarity or ability to lean manufacturing systems, MES, and Tableau
Experience working in represented workforce environment
Acute problem solving and analytical abilities including process improvements or program management techniques
A hands-on leader who builds transparency, values collaboration, holds self and team accountable, empower the team to think beyond the tasks that drive value for the business
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.
