Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking an entry level or experienced Operations Program Manager who will be a member of a cross-functional program team within the Electronic Attack Solutions (EAS) Product Line's Production Portfolio. 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 and remotely.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Operations Program Manager is responsible for coordinating all Operations activities on a program. This includes flowing program requirements down from the product line and program manager to all of the Operations functions. The Ops functions primarily include Manufacturing, Technical Operations, and Supplier Partnerships. Supplier Partnerships consists of factory planning, program planning, procurement, and subcontract management. In addition to supporting program execution, OPM's are required to support non-recurring engineering program phases, including driving early involvement in development and transition to production programs of the various Ops functions. It will also include involvement in proposal activities for both material and Operations labor estimates.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project management of continuous improvement program
- Cost Account Manager responsible for cost and schedule of all operations labor and material
- Ensure all deliverables meet contractual requirements
- Ensure all deliverables are delivered to the customer according to the manufacturing schedule
- Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
- Develop, Execute and Monitor plans that support the Business Operating Plan
- Ensure Manufacturing execution is aligned with Program and Customer demand / requirements
- Work with Factory supports to resolve issues that require Supplier or Program or Customer action
- Support factory compliance requirements and activities
- Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution
- Must have a current/active Secret Clearance
Required Skills and Education- This role is intended to be the lead OPM for the Dual Band Decoy development program in The Advanced Compact EW Systems (ACES) product line within the CEMA business area. The ideal candidate should have the skills necessary to assume higher levels of Operations and Program responsibilities and support various assignments presented by the program and Operations
- Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience.
- Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience is required.
- The ideal candidate will have project management skills (or manufacturing / supply chain skills) as well as knowledge of the Operations functions.
- Skilled in data analysis, leading several small teams, effective communications, proposals, spreadsheet creation and management, as well as some basic finance process comprehension.
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience in management, supply chain management, and/or factory management is a plus.
- Analytical skills and the ability to work independently to develop Leadership presentations for the Operations and Program function.
- Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP .
