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BAE Systems is seeking an entry level 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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Project management of continuous improvement program
Cost Account Manager responsible for cost and schedule
Ensure all returns meet contractual requirements
Ensure all MICAPS are delivered to the customer in the expected time
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
Ensure material availability in support of repairs
Work with production team on any capability transitions to Sustainment
Work with Factory supports to resolve issues that require Program and/or Customer action
Be the Operations Leader for Customer / Program requirements such as (Repair Turn Around Time and EW Availability)
Support factory compliance requirements
Support programs across several geographic locations with occasional travel to support programs
Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent experience
The ideal candidate will have project management skills (or manufacturing / supply chain skills) as well as knowledge of the Operations functions
Basic skills in: data analysis, leading small teams, effective communications, proposals, spreadsheet creation and management, as well as some basic finance process comprehension
Must have a current/active Secret Clearance or ability to attain one
U.S. Citizenship Required
U.S. Person Required
Nice to have:
PMP certification
Green Belt certification
Experience leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
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
Previous Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience is a plus
Experience with a development and/or sustainment program
Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP
What we offer:
health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards