Operations Program Manager I
BAE Systems · Merrimack, NH · Project & Program Management
mid
operations
Program Manager
ic
6+ yrs Hybrid
· Posted May 1, 2026
$95,106 – $161,680
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Merrimack, NH (hybrid). The role typically asks for 6+ years of relevant experience. Compensation is listed at $95,106–$161,680 per year.
- Role
- Program Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Merrimack, NH
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Department
- Project & Program Management
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
AI Summary
Operations Program Manager liaising between project management, engineering, quality, and factories for Small Form Factor Solutions production programs. Manages budgets, schedules, and quality while coordinating NRE builds, dual sourcing strategies, and production ramps. Requires 6+ years in production transitions, cost reduction, proposals, and matrixed leadership.
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob 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.
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 mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
Our Operations Program Manager will assist with managing a major production program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, Quality, engineering design team and line management as the program design is proven out in our Pilot Lines and then ramps to our customers shipset rate per month along with the following duties:
- Works closely with all feeder and final factories on NRE and production build schedules, interfacing with factory leadership on a regular basis to ensure parts/assemblies are delivered on or ahead of schedule.
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