BAE Systems
Operations Program Management Lead
Nashua, NH
Jan 22, 2025
Full-time
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Job Description

The Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) product line is developing and delivering the future of electronic warfare, today!

Built on decades of proven fielded capability, rooted on robust operational analysis, and incorporating the most relevant needs of the warfighter, AEWS brings high technology readiness level (TRL) and manufacturing readiness level (MRL) solutions to address the most complex challenges for the United States Department of Defense (DoD). AEWS systems provide the most advanced situational awareness and countermeasures capabilities for both traditional and non-traditional platforms.

The AEWS team is empowered and honored to be executing at the tip of the tip of the spear!

In this role you will be part of the AEWS product line and directly responsible for leading a dynamic portfolio of programs running multiple contracts concurrently. A primary responsibility of this role will be to set the strategy for several critical make/where decisions of a high-volume franchise family of programs. In addition, this individual will be responsible for setting a strategy for affordability and cost takeout initiatives.

This Operations Program Manager will oversee and manage the Operations project(s) and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Prepares project execution plan and identifies technical and business resources needed. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.

Other duties include
  • Leading the operations team by working with Manufacturing management, Supplier quality management, Supply Chain management, Procurement, and Logistics to drive problem resolution.
  • Partnering with multiple factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support to overcome stops on the manufacturing floor.
  • Driving down (HPU), Defects, unit production cost (UPC), Scrap and Rework data, and working crossing functionally to identify areas for efficiencies, cost reduction, and other opportunities.
  • Effectively holding functions accountable to action item closure and driving resolution.
  • Proactive approach for new production lots utilizing lessons learned
  • Providing concise communications and critical data up the leadership path and presenting in/to Product Line and Customers.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written to present to all levels of leadership.
  • Highly motivated and solution oriented, continuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
  • Ability to hold others accountable to actions and action closure.
  • Must be able to obtain secret clearance.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Masters degree or equivalent in engineering, operations, and business/ finance.
  • 10+ years work experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
  • Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written to present to all levels of leadership.
  • Highly motivated and solution oriented, continuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
  • Ability to hold others accountable to actions and action closure.
  • Must be able to obtain secret clearance.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.PDN-9e06a820-96a7-426d-ade6-00a863c17c67
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