Job DescriptionOur employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from undersea to the far reaches of space. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®". Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Operations Program Manager (OPM) to support multiple contracts on the Signal Analysis System (SAS) program, with roughly $35M in orders per year.
- This position oversees and manages the Operations scope, quality, cost and schedule - and serves as liaison between project management, factory production and support (supply chain, quality, technical operations, etc.) and Operations line management.
- Main Operations focal point for a major Production and Sustainment program.
- Ensures program forecasts are updated accordingly and that all factories are aware of their future demand and staffing needs.
- Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution.
- Interface and coordinate production priorities within the Product Line.
Reporting to the Tactical Systems Operations Product Line Director, this role will also serve as the lead OPM for the Maritime Sensors & Systems (MSS) Product Area in Hudson NH. As the lead, this candidate position will be responsible for staffing and monitoring performance of two OPMs in Hudson NH/SEAS factory.
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 3-4 days per week and remotely 1-2 days per week.
About BAE Systems Electronic SystemsBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
Required Skills and Education- Typically, a bachelor's degree and 8 years work experience, or equivalent experience
- Takes accountability for performance
- Strong communication skills - written and verbal
- Problem Solver
- Continuous Improvement
- Ability to multi-task
- Team Player
- Interfacing with suppliers
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Earned Value Management
Preferred Skills and Education- People management experience
- Experience with transition to production
- Root Cause and Corrective Action training
- Hours Per Unit (HPU) and Unit Product Cost (UPC) management experience
- Sourcing segmentation
- Master's degree
- PMP certification
- Lean Six Sigma
- Can achieve SECRET clearance
