Operations Program Manager 1

BAE Systems•Austin, TX
•$97,008 - $164,914

About The Position

The Austin Business Center is seeking an Operations Program Manager to oversee Operations activities for several small production and repair programs, with an emphasis on material availability. The position serves as the single point of contact for Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams and is responsible for program execution. The Operations Program Manager coordinates Operations projects and connects the Program Office, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Planning, Quality, and the factory. The role develops project execution plans, identifies the technical and factory resources needed to meet business goals, resolves issues affecting productivity and quality, monitors project status and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares reports for the Program Manager and/or customer.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Cross-functional experience in different Operations roles.
  • Experience with material management.
  • Excellent team-building skills.
  • Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with a program management office, multidisciplinary teams, and Operations leadership.
  • Comfort leading one-on-one and large-group discussions.

Nice To Haves

  • Supply chain background.
  • Experience managing a Master Demand Schedule (MDS), Sourcing Segmentation, Diminishing Manufacturing Supply (DMS) Management, or Second Sourcing.
  • Ability to lead without direct authority.
  • Experience in manufacturing.
  • Prior experience in a production or sustainment environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Operations activities for several small production and repair programs, focusing on material availability.
  • Coordinate Operations projects and serve as the primary link among the Program Office, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Planning, Quality, and the factory.
  • Develop project execution plans and identify technical and factory resources needed to meet business goals.
  • Identify problems and develop solutions to ensure productivity and quality requirements are met.
  • Review project status and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare reports for the Program Manager and/or customer.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams and oversee program execution.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 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
  • Applicable federal and state sick leave
  • Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
  • Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
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