Operations Program Manager – Munitions Acceleration Team

Job Description As the global demand for Precision Guided Munitions continues to rise, the Munitions Acceleration Team (MAT) has been formed to support a significant ramp to rate on our THAAD Seeker production. Facing into a 4x production rate increase, coupled with key development milestones, BAE Systems will be heavily investing into the expansion of our THAAD manufacturing footprint across three locations to meet the demand.

We are seeking an Operations Program Manager to support this ramp by leading our equipment strategies to ensure production readiness and overall program success. Reporting directly to the MAT Operations Director, this individual will play a key role as we face into obsolescence, development, procurement, and transitions of our manufacturing and test equipment. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Serving as the Lead for equipment related efforts (manufacturing and test) to support the THAAD ramp to rate
• Interfaces with Factory, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to manage all aspects of obsolescence, development, procurement, validation, and transition-to-production to ensure production readiness
• Develops equipment migration plans between sites (NH, AL, NY) to achieve IMS milestones
• Partners with Facilities to plan and execute equipment installations
• Develops and manages equipment funding plans
• Supports equipment Configuration Management to ensure consistency across sites
• Partners with Procurement to drive on-time equipment deliveries in support of the overall ramp to rate plan
• Partners with Process Engineering to ensure preventative maintenance plans are established and translated across sites

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to interface with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure shared success
• Operations experience (manufacturing, supply chain, test)
• Cost account management
• Project management
• Microsoft Project
• Equipment validations/demonstrations
• Transition to Production

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Operations Program Management
• Manufacturing
• Technical Operations
• Capital and Expense budget management
• Strong presentation skills and ability to brief Leadership on project status

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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.