Operations Program Manager 2

About the role

Our Operations Program Manager (OPM) will assist with managing a major development program in the F-35 Solutions product line. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, Quality, engineering design team and line management as the program design is proven out in our Pilot Lines and then ramps to our customers shipset rate per month.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with all feeder and final factories on Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and build schedules, interfacing with factory leadership on a regular basis to ensure parts/assemblies are delivered on or ahead of schedule
• Manages the programs budgets, quality, and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables
• Works with the Program to kick off technical insertions and transition to production for follow on program orders
• Works closely with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure program priorities are understood and managed to meet execution plan
• Prepares and implements project execution plans and identifies technical, manufacturing, and business resources needed for the program success
• Provides guidance to identify the need for technical back up for decision making to the project team
• Ensures program forecasts are updated accordingly and that all factories are aware of their future demand and staffing needs
• Identifies and mitigates technical and schedule risks to program execution

Requirements

• Strong execution background
• Defense industry manufacturing experience
• Leadership skills (influencing in a matrixed organization: Teams w/o direct reporting relationships)
• Development program experience
• Cost account management (CAM) experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years experience
• Proposal development experience
• Risk and Opportunity management experience

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 - $200,762

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

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics

About the company

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.