Operations Program Manager III - Radio Frequency Effects

Job Description
Job Description
What’s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, we work on cutting edge innovations that help to support some of the nation’s biggest defense programs and commercial applications. You can be a part of that mission helping to develop manufacturing strategies for new technologies, supporting producibility with an eye for continuous improvement, and helping to develop the pipeline for sustainment activities – all while growing your own career with our team in Space Systems.

BAE Systems’ Space Systems Product Line provides some of the most advanced, high-reliability space electronics. Our products have provided services to a variety of civil, commercial, and national security space missions for over the past 30 years, and we would like YOU to join us as we continue to support critical communication, navigation, surveillance and tracking, planetary exploration, weather, and classified missions.

We put our customers first exemplified by our mission of “We Protect Those Who Protect Us”. However, we also promote a flexible work environment that provides you a change to change the world while also supporting work-life balance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, the Hudson/Merrimack, NH team is seeking a highly skilled Operations Program Manager III to join our team. This position will specifically focus on the Radio Frequency Effects product area under which we are rapidly developing new technologies to gain market entry and position ourselves for large production awards. Over the next year, this role will focus heavily on collaborating with Engineering to develop a technical baseline with manufacturability in mind, creating a supply chain strategy, manufacturing make/where strategy, to support not only initial demos but also large-scale production awards with dynamic ramp to rate timelines. This individual will require heavy internal coordination with other ES manufacturing sites and the Space and Mission Systems Sector to develop work plans/funding/strategy to determine where these products will be built and what capital investments will be required from the business to succeed. As this product area continues to grow, this candidate will ideally transition from Operations Program Manager to Strategic Operations Manager working directly for the Space Systems Operations Product Line Director overseeing all programs, awards, and staffing to truly develop and shape this portion of our Space Systems Product Line. For those interested in long term development, growth, and opportunity – this is an excellent role to own your own destiny and prepare to be a leader for one of our fastest growing areas.

General Responsibilities
The Operations Program Manager is responsible for coordinating all Operations activities on a program. In these development stages, the Operations Program Manager will work in tandem with New Product Introduction to insert Operations into the design phases with a keen eye on manufacturability for design and long term supply chain/production strategies. As those efforts shape during the course of these programs, the Operations Program Manager will ultimately be responsible for developing material and labor strategies/estimates to support these exciting follow-on/production captures. Upon award, the Operations Program Manager will then be in charge of initiating and owning the material procurement stroke and manufacturing execution through delivery to the customer (which may required Development and Non-Recurring Engineering activities). Flowing requirements from the product line, program manager, and customer to the Operations Function – this role will heavily engage with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering ensuring that we can build and deliver product that meets internal/customer requirements while performing to schedule and cost expectations.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Optical or Materials Engineeering, or equivalent 8+ years of relevant working experience
• Ability to lead in a cross-functional team environment, with a customer-focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in saving internal and external customers
• Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing, yield management and resolution of a complex product base, and supply chain initiatives
• Requires strong manufacturing background and experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product development and NPI (New Product Introduction) into stable production environments
• Strong diplomatic, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project management discipline
• Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives
• Must be a US citizen eligible for a DOD security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Optical or Materials Engineeering, or equivalent 8+ years of relevant working experience
• Ability to lead in a cross-functional team environment, with a customer-focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in saving internal and external customers
• Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing, yield management and resolution of a complex product base, and supply chain initiatives
• Requires strong manufacturing background and experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product development and NPI (New Product Introduction) into stable production environments
• Strong diplomatic, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project management discipline
• Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives
• Must be a US citizen eligible for a DOD security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.