BAE Systems, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Operations Program Management Specialist
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$72K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company. They are seeking an Operations Program Management Specialist to support the Submarine product line, managing program complexities and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective program management and coordination across functions.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists Program Managers in managing, planning, and performing management and financial control of contracts
Supports achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and business performance objectives in accordance with the Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
Coordinates activities across multiple functions to support program objectives and demonstrates good analytical, leadership, and communication skills at all levels of management
Assists the Program Managers to monitor and manage the completion of hardware deliverables and on-time delivery
Manages hardware shipments, internal shipment planning and coordination activities, and coordinates with Quality team functional reviews of shipments
Assists in the management of customer warranty claims, coordinates with Program Quality Manager and supporting functions to determine root cause and corrective actions, implement quality improvements, and deliver warranty material to the customer
Coordinates with the program teams to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and monitor program team’s performance against the IMS
Develops reports on key program metrics including on-time delivery, hardware production and delivery forecasts, and performance to labor and material budgets
Supports recurring status meetings with the program teams and customers
Facilitates customer meetings and coordinates visits with Export and Security functions
Successfully navigates through cultural differences to understand unique stakeholder customs, expectations, values, and priorities
Utilizes appropriate messages, channels, and resources to ensure effective communication to overcome barriers
Assists in the identification and assessment of performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, assists in the development and initiation of improvement plans to close the gaps, and gathering of metrics to verify performance to plan
Supports capture efforts to secure new contracts
Supports proposal activity that may include preparing outlines and project timelines to be compliant with Request for Proposal requirements
Interfaces with cross-functional team members in contracts, finance, engineering, operations, and other supporting organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business environment
Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to successfully interact with diverse team members, management, and customers in the pursuit of Program goals
Ability to operate independently and proactively
Customer focus and relationship building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Professional Certification (PMP)
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, machining, welding, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations management, scheduling, or planning
Experience in Program/Project Management, Controls, or Coordination
Experience with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and cross-functional teams
Experience in program scope and cost estimating including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes
Experience creating and customizing project management tools in Microsoft Excel using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Advanced proficiency with ORACLE, Microsoft Project, or Microsoft Excel application
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
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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