Operations Program Manager I

BAE Systems • Louisville, KY

9h • $88,189 - $149,922

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level