BAE Systems

Ops Program Mgr II

BAE Systems • $108K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years in Operations or Project/Program Management.
  • 5 years of direct people management experience.
  • Preferred knowledge of AS9145/APQP.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to multitask effectively and manage project statuses.
  • Experience in cross-functional team leadership with a customer-focused approach.
  • Proven success in implementing lean manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Present program metrics to senior leadership and guide major pursuits.
  • Drive 'left shift' activities to support growth and zero defects initiatives.
  • Mentor high-potential Operations Program Managers (OPMs) and foster an inclusive work environment.
  • Provide escalated support to resolve critical Manufacturing and Supply Chain issues.
  • Apply advanced operational concepts to solve complex problems and set precedents.
  • Serve as a consultant for long-range planning and act as Operations spokesperson.
  • Oversee S&OP, factory capacity/demand, and make/buy analyses.

Benefits

  • Full-time onsite work at a BAE Systems facility.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes.
  • Access to advanced operational concepts and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Role Overview
Based in Greenlawn, NY, you will lead a team of Operations Program Managers (OPMs) with total responsibility for quality, cost, and delivery. You will interface with senior leadership across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Programs to ensure staffing excellence and program performance.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:Present program metrics to senior leadership and provide guidance on major pursuits. Operational Excellence: Drive "left shift" activities to support IBP growth, support zero defects initiatives, promote continuous improvement activities.
Team Development: Mentor high-potential OPMs and foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Problem Resolution: Provide escalated support across Manufacturing and Supply Chain to resolve critical issues.

Leadership Expectations
Expertise & Innovation: Apply advanced operational concepts to solve complex problems and establish precedents for future decisions.
Strategic Influence: Serve as a consultant to top management for long-range planning and act as a primary Operations spokesperson.
Accountability: Independently resolve high-impact issues that affect the organization's financial and reputational posture.

Direct Staff (OPM) Responsibilities
Planning & Analysis: Oversee S&OP, factory capacity/demand, and make/buy analyses.
Program Execution: Lead project scheduling, proposal preparation, and risk/opportunity planning.
Cross-Functional Integration: Act as the primary Operations liaison to the Program Office; drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
Performance Management: Monitor baseline program performance and implement lean manufacturing/supply chain initiatives.
Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams in borderless environments to ensure all program milestones are achieved.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular 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.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years work experience or equivalent experience in Operations or Project/Program Management.
  • 5 years of direct people management experience.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP is preferred, but also not required.
  • Strong diplomatic, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Able to multitask effectively with agility.
  • Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project management discipline.
  • Ability to lead in a cross-functional team environment, with a customer-focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in serving internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.
  • Record of success in supporting increasing demand while continuing to meet key performance indicators.
  • Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • Proficiency in office technologies including MS Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint; Visio.
  • Proficiency with continuous process improvement methodologies and tool; strong group facilitation skills.
  • Working knowledge of MRP systems.
  • Prior experience in a military/defense based manufacturing environment.


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.

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.
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