Senior Operations Program Manager

Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
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.
The candidate will manage a team of Operations Program Managers that are responsible for products / programs in Greenlawn New York. This role will have responsibility for staffing and monitoring performance of the programs. The candidate will interface with senior leadership within Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Programs having total responsibility for quality, cost and delivery. Additional duties as follows :

• Responsible for consolidating and presenting metrics to senior Operations leadership on behalf of the program family.
• Provide strategic support and guidance to major program pursuits.
• Drive new product introduction to left shift activities on the programs and provide guidance to team.
• Foster leadership, guidance, and mentorship while ensuring the well-being of the Operations staff.
• Will coach and provide development opportunities for high potential OPMs.
• Provide escalated support to team in working with Manufacturing management, Supplier quality management, Supply Chain management, Procurement, and Logistics to drive problem resolution.
• Develop business plans and strategies for growth of Depot Repair throughput and sales.
• Support customer repair requirements and schedules across the Depot Repair program portfolio.

Candidate should demonstrate leadership abilities in line with :

• Exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.
• Applies and/or develops highly advanced concepts, techniques and standards.
• Viewed as expert in the Operations field outside of the corporation.
• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require resourcefulness, creativity, and innovation.
• Challenges are unique and solutions serve as precedent for future decisions.
• Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization
• Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs.
• Assignments are objective oriented.
• Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization's objectives and timelines.
• Decisions affect the financial, employee or public relations posture of the organization.
• Erroneous decisions or recommendations would have a long-term negative effect on organization's reputation and business posture.

Serves as consultant to top management in long-range company planning or spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Prime external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives.
Responsibilities of direct OPM staff as follows:

• Managing forecasted work load- Sales & Operations Planning.
• Working with manufacturing review/analyze factory demand vs capacity, capital equipment decisions/investment strategies.
• Proposal preparation, risk and opportunity planning, negotiation support.
• Perform make/buy analyses, support Supply Chain initiatives.
• Initiate project planning/scheduling activities.
• Support customer meeting - design reviews, technical interchange, production readiness, etc.
• Manages Operations performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality schedule and cost performance of all Operations functions assigned to a program.
• Lead for operations during the design process with a focus on continuous improvement projects related to meeting Cost, quality, cycle time, and delivery objectives on assigned Programs.
• Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.
• Provides a "single point of contact" between Operations and the Program Office for providing program status and resolving problems.
• Presents Operations status to customer, Program Management and/or Operations Management as required.
• Manage programs in a borderless environment.
• Cross functional lead responsible for ensuring the factory and supply chain's ability to meet the program milestones and schedule.
• Interfaces with the appropriate organization within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately scoped, communicated and addressed.
• Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts.
• Establishes a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and work together as a team to achieve business objectives.
• Drives a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128831 - $219012
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.