Senior Operations Program Manager

BAE Systems•Town of Huntington, NY

4d•$128,831 - $219,012•Onsite

About The Position

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Based in Greenlawn, NY, you will lead a team of Operations Program Managers (OPMs) with total responsibility for quality, cost, and delivery. You will interface with senior leadership across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Programs to ensure staffing excellence and program performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years work experience or equivalent experience in Operations or Project/Program Management.
5 years of direct people management experience.
Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP is preferred, but also not required.
Strong diplomatic, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Able to multitask effectively with agility.
Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project management discipline.
Ability to lead in a cross-functional team environment, with a customer-focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in serving internal and external customers.
Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.
Record of success in supporting increasing demand while continuing to meet key performance indicators.
Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Proficiency in office technologies including MS Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint; Visio.
Proficiency with continuous process improvement methodologies and tool; strong group facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of MRP systems.
Prior experience in a military/defense based manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Present program metrics to senior leadership and provide guidance on major pursuits.
Drive "left shift" activities to support IBP growth, support zero defects initiatives, promote continuous improvement activities.
Mentor high-potential OPMs and foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Provide escalated support across Manufacturing and Supply Chain to resolve critical issues.
Apply advanced operational concepts to solve complex problems and establish precedents for future decisions.
Serve as a consultant to top management for long-range planning and act as a primary Operations spokesperson.
Independently resolve high-impact issues that affect the organization's financial and reputational posture.
Oversee S&OP, factory capacity/demand, and make/buy analyses.
Lead project scheduling, proposal preparation, and risk/opportunity planning.
Act as the primary Operations liaison to the Program Office; drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
Monitor baseline program performance and implement lean manufacturing/supply chain initiatives.
Lead cross-functional teams in borderless environments to ensure all program milestones are achieved.