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. Role Overview 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. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Present program metrics to senior leadership and provide guidance on major pursuits. Operational Excellence: Drive "left shift" activities to support IBP growth, support zero defects initiatives, promote continuous improvement activities. Team Development: Mentor high-potential OPMs and foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Problem Resolution: Provide escalated support across Manufacturing and Supply Chain to resolve critical issues. Leadership Expectations Expertise & Innovation: Apply advanced operational concepts to solve complex problems and establish precedents for future decisions. Strategic Influence: Serve as a consultant to top management for long-range planning and act as a primary Operations spokesperson. Accountability: Independently resolve high-impact issues that affect the organization's financial and reputational posture. Direct Staff (OPM) Responsibilities Planning & Analysis: Oversee S&OP, factory capacity/demand, and make/buy analyses. Program Execution: Lead project scheduling, proposal preparation, and risk/opportunity planning. Cross-Functional Integration: Act as the primary Operations liaison to the Program Office; drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery. Performance Management: Monitor baseline program performance and implement lean manufacturing/supply chain initiatives. Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams in borderless environments to ensure all program milestones are achieved. 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 o…

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