Operations Program Manager 1

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 F 35 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.

The Austin Business Center has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Program Manager to join the team. The site is well positioned for growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. This Operations Program Manager (OPM) will oversee the coordinating of Operations activities on several small production and repairs programs, with a focus on material availability. The OPM is the single point of contact for the Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams and is responsible for the execution of the program.

The OPM's responsibilities include:

• Coordination & Liaison: Oversees Operations projects and serves as the primary link between the Program Office, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Planning, Quality, and the factory.
• Planning & Resource Management: Develops project execution plans and identifies the necessary technical and factory resources to achieve business goals.
• Issue Resolution: Identifies problems and develops solutions to ensure productivity and quality requirements are met.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Reviews project status and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares reports for the Program Manager and/or the Customer.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Cross functional experience within different Operations roles.
• Experience with material management.
• Excellent team building skills.
• Strong communication skills with experience interfacing with program management office, multidisciplinary teams, and Operations leadership. Comfortable with one on one as well as large group discussions and ability to lead group discussions.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Supply chain background
• Experience managing a Master Demand Schedule (MDS), Sourcing Segmentation, Diminishing Manufacturing Supply (DMS) Management, Second Sourcing.
• Leadership without direct authority.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in production environment/ sustainment environment.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.