APKWS Development - Operations Program Manager II

About the role

The Operations Program Manager (OPM II) is needed for the APKWS Development Program within Precision Guided Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line. The APKWS Development Program contributes to over $250M in annual sales revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations team and act as the main interface between the program office, design engineering, NPI, and supply chain.
• Develop and manage competitive, compliant, and accurate proposals.
• Manage Operations performance against the baseline by monitoring cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Provide leadership consistent with the Mission and BAE Systems Guiding Principles.
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical field and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience working on development projects with a focus on cost avoidance and Design for Unit Production costs.
• Understanding of Lean and Six-Sigma principles.
• Diplomatic, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project management discipline.
• Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years’ work experience in Operations / Supply Chain.
• Proposal experience with a focus on cost competitive proposals.
• Proficiency in office technologies including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• Proficiency with continuous process improvement methodologies and tool; strong group facilitation skills.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Leave programs including paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems

BAE 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.