Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline with 6 years of relevant experience
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proven problem-solving and accountable leadership abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage complex issues
Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel and MS Project
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Results-oriented with experience in driving senior-level decision-making
Responsibilities
Lead complex Operations programs from proposal to client delivery
Ensure efficient use of Operations resources to meet program goals
Act as the main contact between Operations and the Program office
Present Operations status to customers and management as needed
Coordinate preparation of estimates for Operations functions
Manage changes impacting assigned tasks and communicate effectively
Generate and execute the Manufacturing Plan in compliance with agreements
Benefits
Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel
Opportunity for professional development and training
Engagement in a dynamic and evolving work environment
Involvement in high-stakes projects within the aerospace sector
Access to state-of-the-art knowledge and practices in manufacturing processes
Full Job Description
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. 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 program execution beginning with the proposal to client delivery and sign off
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
Presents Operations status to customer, Program Management and or Operations Management as required
Coordinate preparation of estimates for all Operations functions by requesting input from appropriate Operations sources
Ensure that the operation team provides a competitively priced, accurate, supportable cost proposal within time and budget constraints as previously agreed to with the Proposal manager
Interface with the appropriate organizations within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately communicated and addressed
Plan all Operations functions in a manner consistent with the Statement of work negotiated with the customer and applicable Management Directives and Practices
Support Operations position during audits, fact finding and negotiations by participating with Program Management in all phases to assure arbitrary concessions are not made
Call on other Operations organizations to provide support as required and acts as the coordinating authority to change Operations estimated costs, based on agreed upon changes in scope
Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
Maintain state of the art knowledge by keeping abreast of new procedures and methods to streamline manufacturing processes
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
Generate and execute the Manufacturing Plan which provides the ground rules of the contract requirements to Operations in compliance with Service Level Agreements
Responsible for level loading the factory based on capacity by requirement, contract and company revenue plan
Review and approve all change orders
Review parts lists for required data, monitor and provide direction to the supply chain planner and focus factory buyer, production test, manufacturing, inspection and shipping to ensure all internal schedule and contract delivery dates are met
Chair a Tier team meeting weekly which includes manufacturing, production test, reliability engineering, product excellence (QA), program management, Industrial engineering and engineering to discuss and resolve any issues that arise during the production cycle
Responsible for monitoring and reviewing material cost as well as cost performance index for all assigned programs.
Read and understand drawings on part issues and direct to the appropriate faction.
Manage vendors during production cycle including on-site visits to confirm program status and review recovery plans where required
Review pricing on purchase order to ensure programs follow the proposed pricing to stay within budget constraints of the program
Responsible for the LOB and maintenance of program item data
Support customer visits, proposals and future business.
Maintain a sound understanding of theories and practices in a constantly evolving environment
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 (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. mechanical/electrical engineering or engineering technology) and 6 years of relevant work experience
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
6 Years or more of Aerospace experience
Master's Degree, PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
Familiarity or ability to lean manufacturing systems SAP, Solumina, 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
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.
