Operation Program Manager II

BAE Systems•Wayne, NJ

1d•$126,305 - $214,718

About The Position

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. Our Operations Program Manager will assist with managing a major development program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, Quality, engineering design team and line management as the program design is proven out in our Pilot Lines and then ramps to our customers shipset rate per month along with the following duties: Main focal point for the Program to include the Program Office, Customer and Factory teams Works with Supply Chain and specific programs to communicate priorities to factory teams. Works with program to kick off technical insertions and transition to production for follow on program orders. Works with SFFS Supply Chain and procurement teams to develop and execute Dual Source Strategies. Prepares and implements project execution plans and identifies technical, manufacturing, and business resources needed for the programs’ success. Manages the programs budgets, quality and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables. Additionally, the OPM will assess the issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Provide guidance to identify the need for technical back up for decision making to the project team. Must have a current/active Secret Clearance. Partnering with multiple factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support to overcome stops on the manufacturing floor. Driving down (HPU), Defects, unit production cost (UPC), Scrap and Rework data, and working crossing functionally to identify areas for efficiencies, cost reduction, and other opportunities. Effectively holding functions accountable to action item closure and driving resolution. Proactive approach for new production lots utilizing lessons learned

Requirements

Technical background preferred.
Excellent communications skills (verbal & written).
Supply Chain experience/knowledge.
Cost Account Management (CAM) experience.
Manufacturing and Supply data mining and analysis experience.
Leadership experience; Factory facing and Program facing.
Experience Supporting Bid and Proposal.
Must have a current/active Secret Clearance.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Nice To Haves

Current Secret Security clearance preferred.
Technical background preferred (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.)
PMP and advanced degrees available.
Supply Chain/Material Procurement experience/background.

Responsibilities

Main focal point for the Program to include the Program Office, Customer and Factory teams
Works with Supply Chain and specific programs to communicate priorities to factory teams.
Works with program to kick off technical insertions and transition to production for follow on program orders.
Works with SFFS Supply Chain and procurement teams to develop and execute Dual Source Strategies.
Prepares and implements project execution plans and identifies technical, manufacturing, and business resources needed for the programs’ success.
Manages the programs budgets, quality and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables.
Assess the issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
Provide guidance to identify the need for technical back up for decision making to the project team.
Partnering with multiple factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support to overcome stops on the manufacturing floor.
Driving down (HPU), Defects, unit production cost (UPC), Scrap and Rework data, and working crossing functionally to identify areas for efficiencies, cost reduction, and other opportunities.
Effectively holding functions accountable to action item closure and driving resolution.
Proactive approach for new production lots utilizing lessons learned

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.