Ops Program Mgr III

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

About The Position

The Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) product line is developing and delivering the future of electronic warfare (EW), today along with developing robust sustainment strategies for active platforms. Built on decades of proven fielded capability, rooted on robust operational analysis, and incorporating the most relevant needs of the warfighter, AEWS brings high technology readiness level (TRL) and manufacturing readiness level (MRL) solutions to address the most complex challenges for the United States Department of Defense (DoD). AEWS systems provide the most advanced situational awareness and countermeasures capabilities for both traditional and non-traditional platforms. The AEWS team is empowered and honored to be executing at the tip of the tip of the spear! One of the exciting opportunities within AEWS is the development of our Product Based Organization (PBO) as we work to take some of todays most complex systems and capabilities and convert them into commercial products. This team is shaping the future on how we will be doing business and who we are doing it with. As an Operations Program Manager in the PBO we are looking for an individual with a strong background in manufacturing and supply chain who will take that knowledge and drive the program strategy. Partnering closely with the other functions we will be forging new territory as we develop our commercial model for the Electronic Combat Systems business area. Some activities may include – make/where decisions for the PBO product, material strategy development and deployment, automation, affordability, managing design concept through full rate production, and transition to production across business sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
Excellent program/project management skills
Strong Supply Chain and Procurement background
Strong Manufacturing background
Demonstrated experience in development and production programs
Demonstrated acumen with regard to EVMS and the ability to implement Cost Account Management best practices
Experience with proposals and the Operations proposal process
Experience working across business sites and virtually
High degree of ethics and strong core values
Exceptional oral communication and formal presentation skills and a demonstrated ability to establish excellent internal and external customer relationships
Ability to work both independently and as a member of team with initiative, creativity, and innovation
High level of business and financial acumen, with proven ability to manage scope and budget
Exceptional management and leadership skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and prospective clients
Manufacturing AND Supply Chain experience
Strong foundation in the Operations function
CAM/ Financial Management
Risk and Opportunity Management
Plan for Every Part / Left Shift / Sourcing Experience
CAB/ Yield Improvement Boards and Affordability Risk and Ops
Analytical skills and the ability to work independently to develop Leadership presentations for the Operations and Program function

Nice To Haves

PMP, Agile, or other related Certifications

Responsibilities

make/where decisions for the PBO product
material strategy development and deployment
automation
affordability
managing design concept through full rate production
transition to production across business sites

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards