Operations Program Manager I

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

7d•$83,900 - $142,600•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems Weapons Systems is hiring an Operations Program Manager to join our team in Louisville, KY. The OPM will be responsible for supporting the Louisville product line to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction; meet cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives; and effectively manage program complexities that include production and product sustainment. 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. The OPM will also support internal program status meetings during Program and Technical reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business environment
Experience in Performance Management (EVMS, KPIs, Metrics, etc.)
Experience in Cross-functional Collaboration
Experience in Data Analysis, Tracking, and Reporting
Experience in Presentation Development
Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Ability to successfully interact with diverse team members, management, and customers in the pursuit of Program goals
Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management
Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
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, or 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 Power BI, 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 performance 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 strategy and plans aligned to program requirements and SHE standards.
Develops operations/manufacturing support-related BOEs to support proposal efforts; represents those functions in negotiations.
Develops and communicates the Manufacturing Plan and is accountable for Manufacturing Readiness Assessment/Level.
Finalizes Make/Buy Analysis for OSP.