F-35 Operations Program Manager

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

90d • $115,779 - $196,825

About The Position

F-35 Production is seeking a skilled Operations Program Manager to join our team and play a critical role in driving the success of our F-35 production program portfolio. The ideal candidate will be supporting our Operations Program Management team in achieving 100% on-time delivery across all contract milestones, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, factory, program, and supply chain stakeholders to drive program success, developing and implementing cost reduction and affordability initiatives to minimize costs and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and proactively managing budgets and overseeing Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities to ensure effective resource allocation and cost control. This key role will be instrumental in driving our organization's objectives and ensuring the long-term success of our production programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, and six or more years of experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage complex issues, and drive teams to meet deadlines and implement solutions
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage major projects
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace/Defense experience, with focus areas in Supply Chain Planning, and/or Manufacturing
• Master’s Degree, PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
• Familiarity or ability to learn manufacturing systems Oracle, SAP, Paperless, Data View, and Tableau
• Technical background

Responsibilities

• Achieving 100% on-time delivery across all contract milestones
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, factory, program, and supply chain stakeholders to drive program success
• Developing and implementing cost reduction and affordability initiatives to minimize costs and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Proactively managing budgets and overseeing Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities to ensure effective resource allocation and cost control

Benefits

• 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
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees