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BAE Systems, Inc. · 42 minutes ago

Operations Program Manager II

Nashua, NH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $197K/yr

6+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company dedicated to delivering a full range of products and services. The Operations Program Manager will assist in managing a major development program, serving as a liaison between various teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works closely with all feeder and final factories on NRE and production build schedules, interfacing with factory leadership on a regular basis to ensure parts/assemblies are delivered on or ahead of schedule

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 develop and execute Dual Source Strategies on high-risk parts

Works with Program and the factories to ensure product returns are repaired/recertified and returned to the customer within expected timeframe

Prepares and implements project execution plans and identifies technical, manufacturing, and business resources needed for the program success

Manages the programs budgets, quality, and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables

Additionally, the OPM will assess the issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives

Provide 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

Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution

Interface and coordinate production priorities within the Product Line

Must have a current/active Secret Clearance

Qualification

Product transition to productionCost reduction strategiesCreating proposalsInterfacing with suppliersLeadership skillsQuality assuranceRisk managementProject management

Required

A minimum of 6 years of experience with the following: Product transition to production as well as ramping production rates

A minimum of 6 years of experience with the following: Cost reduction, Cost take out, and affordability

A minimum of 6 years of experience with the following: Creating proposals

A minimum of 6 years of experience with the following: Interfacing with suppliers

A minimum of 6 years of experience with the following: Leadership skills (influencing in a matrixed organization: Teams w/o direct reporting relationships)

Must have a current/active Secret Clearance