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BAE Systems, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Operations Transition Program Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $256K/yr

12+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading company in the defense and aerospace industry, and they are seeking an experienced Operations Transition Program Manager to lead a factory standup and transition into their Austin, TX location. This role involves strategic leadership in managing factory transitions, ensuring business continuity, and fostering collaboration across various teams to meet project goals and improve operational efficiency.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and guidance to ensure successful project transition, meeting budget and schedule requirements

Communicate project requirements, objectives, and expectations to internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals. Provide transparent & timely communication to stakeholders

Oversee the transition project, coordinating efforts across facilities, capital equipment, & product transfers to ensure a seamless execution. Ensure all Ready Day One activities are tracked and executed

Develop & manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, risk assessments, & resource allocation to ensure project delivery

Foster a high-performing team through effective leadership, motivation, and influence, promoting collaboration and teamwork across the transition team

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management, to ensure successful project execution and resolve issues promptly

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans and escalating issues as needed to ensure minimal impact on budget and schedule

Identify and document program progress, including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and quality metrics, to inform future project planning and improvement

Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality, identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains

Resolve conflicts, prioritize demands, and manage competing stakeholder expectations to ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction

Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies

Provide holistic leadership, promote a positive culture, and ensure an environment of collaboration, and respect in alignment with the company’s behaviors and cultural principles

Qualification

Manufacturing processesSupply chain logisticsQuality management systemsProject management toolsLean Six-SigmaLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and quality management systems

Ability to understand the big picture as well as technical, budget and schedule issues at the detail level

Presenting to senior executives and customers; ability to translate complex topics, convince, and inspire through the written and spoken word

Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish a solid working relationship with senior management, technical staff, and peers within the sector

Ability to obtain a secret clearance