Ops Program Mgr II

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

Our Operations Program Manager will assist with managing a major development program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) 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 along with the following duties:

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. About BAE Systems Electronic 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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

A minimum of 6 years of experience with the following:

Product transition to production as well as ramping production rates

Cost reduction, Cost take out, and affordability

Creating proposals

Interfacing with suppliers

Leadership skills (influencing in a matrixed organization: Teams w/o direct reporting relationships). Preferred Skills and Education

Masters Degree