F-35 Operations Program Manager

Job Description F-35 Production is seeking a skilled Operations Program Manager to join our team and play a critical role in driving the success of our F-35 production program portfolio. The ideal candidate will be supporting our Operations Program Management team in,

• Achieving 100% on-time delivery across all contract milestones
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, factory, program, and supply chain stakeholders to drive program success
• Developing and implementing cost reduction and affordability initiatives to minimize costs and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Proactively managing budgets and overseeing Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities to ensure effective resource allocation and cost control

This key role will be instrumental in driving our organization's objectives and ensuring the long-term success of our production programs.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree, and six or more years of experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage complex issues, and drive teams to meet deadlines and implement solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage major projects
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Aerospace/Defense experience, with focus areas in Supply Chain Planning, and/or Manufacturing
• Master’s Degree, PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
• Familiarity or ability to learn manufacturing systems Oracle, SAP, Paperless, Data View, and Tableau
• Technical background

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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.