**Job Description**

The Advanced Communication and Sensing (AC&S) product line within the C4ISR business area has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Operations Program Manager to join the team. The Advanced RF and Eclipse Program Areas within the Product Line is well positioned for growth in the coming years and is looking for a dynamic individual to join us. This Leader will have several Operations Program Manager direct reports on their team and will be instrumental the effective management of a diverse set of programs and products.

The OPM oversees and manages Operations projects and serves as liaison between the Program Office, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Planning, Quality, and the factory. The OPM prepares project execution plans and identifies technical and factory resources needed to meet the businesses goals and objectives. The OPM reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports for the Program Manager and/or directly for the Customer. Finally, the OPM identifies all issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity and quality requirements.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor s Degree and 8 years of experience.

+ The candidate needs to have project management skills with a thorough knowledge of the Operations functions.

+ Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management

+ Experience working engineering development programs with foresight to transition to production, which may include sub-projects of non-recurring engineering efforts.

+ Experience with Earned Value Management System.

+ Proven skills in data analysis, leading small teams, effective communications, proposals.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Leadership without direct authority

+ Experience with development bills of material

+ Experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain

+ Experience adhering to and/or setting up statements of work

+ Experience assessing staffing levels and ramping up a team as needed

+ PMP Certification

**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.

**Operations Program Manager IV - Program Area Lead**

**111721BR**

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