Operation Program Manager I

BAE Systems•Wayne, NJ

38d•$103,752 - $176,378

About The Position

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) will assist in managing a major development program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The OPM serves as a liaison among project management and planning, the project team, Quality, engineering design, and line management as the program design is proven in Pilot Lines and production ramps to the customer shipset rate per month. The OPM is the main focal point for the program, including the Program Office, customer, and factory teams. The role coordinates priorities with Supply Chain and factory teams, supports development and execution of dual-source strategies, and manages program budgets, quality, and schedule to meet deliverables. The OPM assesses issues and leads teams in developing resolutions that support productivity, affordability, quality, and customer satisfaction goals. The role also guides the identification of technical backup needed for project-team decisions, partners with factories across the country to remove roadblocks and support resolution of manufacturing-floor stops, and holds functions accountable for closing action items.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing setting.
Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams and leaders.
Supply Chain experience or knowledge.
Experience with manufacturing and supply data mining and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Current Secret security clearance.
Technical background, such as engineering or manufacturing.
Supply Chain or material procurement experience or background.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main program focal point for the Program Office, customer, and factory teams.
Work with Supply Chain and individual programs to communicate priorities to factory teams.
Work with SFFS Supply Chain and procurement teams to develop and execute dual-source strategies.
Manage program budgets, quality, and schedule to meet program deliverables.
Assess issues and lead the team in developing resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
Provide guidance to identify the need for technical backup for project-team decision-making.
Partner with factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support in overcoming manufacturing-floor stops.
Hold functions accountable for closing action items and drive resolution.