Operations Program Manager I

Job Description:

Job Description
BAE Systems - Weapon Systems is hiring an Operations Program Manager to join our team in Louisville, KY. This individual will be responsible for supporting the Louisville product line with the aim to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction; achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives; and effectively manage program complexities that include production and product sustainment. The Operations Program Manager will work across functional lines to meet the program objectives. Primary responsibilities are focused on supporting the Value Stream Leader with the management of the production process to yield on-time deliveries. This individual will also support internal program status meetings during Program and Technical reviews.

Responsibilities:

Assists Program Value Stream Leaders in managing, planning, and performing management and financial control of contracts
Serves as key interface between manufacturing and program management, facilitating communication and coordination to ensure seamless execution of program plans
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
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 team
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 gaps, gathering 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
Develops manufacturing strategies and plans aligned to program requirements and Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards
Develops operations/manufacturing support-related BOEs to support proposal efforts; represents those functions in negotiations
Develops and communicates the Manufacturing Plan; accountable for Manufacturing Readiness Assessment/Level
Finalizes Make/Buy Analysis for OSP

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 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 Education, Experience, & Skills

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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

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.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Job Ident #: 121345BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs