Job Description

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

The Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) organization within the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solution (CEMA) Business is seeking an experienced leader to guide multiple development programs through preparation activities in order to drive successful manufacturing execution. The ACES organization will be upgrading legacy systems to provide protection to the customer for emerging threats. This leader will need to assure that our manufacturing capabilities are aligned with design expectations to influence bottom line impact. This role will reported directly to the ACES Product Line Director.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

Key expectations of the role include:

• Plans, manages, coordinates, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes transition expectation for large, classified development programs for successful production launch.

• Support Program Managers and Operations Program Managers to achieve financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives. Participates in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company. Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety and security.

• Coordinate transition to production lesson learned and best practices across the entire portfolio. Share lessons across multiple Business Areas.

• Effectively coordinate with program management, engineering, quality and operations leaders (new product introduction teams)

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in a technical field and 10 years work experience

• Experience working with multi-discipline cross functional project teams, utilizing strong communication and collaboration skills to successfully manage transition to production activities.

• Experience working in all aspects of Lifecycle Management Phases.

• Demonstrate visible leadership across the business by leading by example and influencing strategic thinking across functions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to senior leaders and customers

• Business acumen mindset, awareness within and outside the business

• Experience managing Operations performance by monitoring quality, schedule and cost performance of all Operations functions.

• Experience executing Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Auditing) along with relevant industry standards (AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)

• Ability to obtain a SAP/SAR clearance level

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree

• EMD (Engineering and Manufacturing Development) phase leadership

• Experience running 3P Kaizens (Production, Preparation, Process)

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certified

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

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.

ACES Transition to Production PM

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