Operations Transition Program Manager

Director Of Operations

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.

BAE Systems has an exciting opportunity for an experienced program manager to lead a factory standup and transition into our Austin, TX manufacturing location. This director role, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice President of Operations, oversees the management of the factory transition and business continuity, mitigating disruptions to production execution and business performance. This role is also tasked with the opportunity to create a best-in-class transition and move process.

The Director of Operations drives the long-range strategic planning process by overseeing and managing aspects of engineering, manufacturing, program management, production control, and supply chain management. This involves defining goals, improving technologies, and resolving problems in conjunction with managers of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Additionally, the Director of Operations develops plans, budgets, and policies and procedures, while also ensuring safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility.

Primary 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, and 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, and 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $150370 - $255630

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 teammaking 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.