Dir I- Strategic Ops at BAE Systems

BAE Systems has an exciting opportunity for an experienced program management leader to lead a factory transition and Operations Ramp 2 Rate project. As the Operations Transition Project Manager, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice President of Operations, this role 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.

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.
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.
• Provide transparent & timely communication to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed of status, deadlines, assignments, & objectives.
• Present project updates, milestones, and performance metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
• Identify and document program progress, including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and quality metrics, to inform future project planning and improvement.
• Support talent development and knowledge transfer initiatives, ensuring the transition team has the necessary skills and expertise to deliver the project successfully.
• 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.

New Hampshire

255630

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.

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.

Secret

1st Shift

None

ES Staff Operations

Nashua

Operations Transition Project Manager

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

03060-6909

Regular

Internal/External

1ZH_ES Operations

United States

Strategic Operations

150370

25%

Yes

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience

Manufacturing & Maintenance

Hybrid

Yes