Operations Program Manager III

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

6d•$132,962 - $226,035

About The Position

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) assists with managing major development programs in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The position serves as a liaison among project management and planning, the project team, Quality, engineering design, and line management. The OPM coordinates with factories, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Program Management to support timely, cost-effective delivery of parts and assemblies, including NRE and production transitions. The role leads operational performance efforts, manages program execution across budgets, schedules, forecasts, quality, resources, and capital needs, and presents operations data and guidance to leadership and teams. The OPM also drives cross-functional process improvement and supports new systems, procedures, safety initiatives, and special projects.

Requirements

Excellent program and project management skills.
Strong Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing background.
Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
Cost Account Management (CAM) experience.
Demonstrated experience in production and sustainment or development programs.
Experience with proposals and the Operations proposal process.
Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to manage scope and a budget.
High degree of ethics and strong core values.
Strong oral communication and formal presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to establish excellent internal and external customer relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with initiative, creativity, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or relevant experience.
PMP, Six Sigma, or other related certifications.
Strong foundation in Operations functions.
Analytical skills and ability to independently develop leadership presentations for Operations and Program functions.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate strategies or problems and speak with audiences from the factory floor to director level.
Willingness to ask questions to thoroughly learn factory manufacturing processes and program financial implications.
Strong time-management skills.
Highly organized when balancing the needs of multiple factories and programs.
Ability to take initiative and be proactive when facing technical, cost, or schedule challenges.
Ability to lead small teams.
High degree of ethics and strong core values.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with factories, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Program Management to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery of parts and assemblies, including NRE and production transitions.
Lead operational performance efforts, including CAB meetings, COPQ/HPU reduction, affordability initiatives, and mitigation of technical, schedule, and cost risks.
Manage program execution, including budgets, schedules, forecasts, quality, resource planning, capital needs, and functional alignment.
Present concise operations data to leadership and guide teams on technical decisions, corrective actions, and priority setting.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve processes, reduce defects, increase efficiencies, and maintain teamwork and communication.
Serve as the primary operations interface to Program Management, coordinating delivery schedules, cost targets, and customer satisfaction.
Support implementation of new systems, procedures, safety initiatives, and special projects to meet manufacturing and program objectives.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
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 and paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.