Operations Program Manager III - Machining
BAE Systems · Louisville, KY · Project & Program Management
mid
operations
Program Manager
ic
· Posted Apr 22, 2026
$115,100 – $195,700
USD per year
Skills
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Louisville, KY. The posting calls out experience with Testing. Compensation is listed at $115,100–$195,700 per year.
- Role
- Program Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Department
- Project & Program Management
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
BAE Systems is hiring an Operations Program Manager to manage the operational execution and requirements of production programs to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. This OPM will serve as the primary liaison for the business and will manage the operational aspects and requirements to ensure that required products and services are delivered on time, within cost, and in accordance with contract terms and conditions, while also meeting performance requirements. The OPM provides leadership in the development and attainment of schedule and cost goals and serves as the point of contact for other functional department heads regarding KPI’s for their assigned programs.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting planning and execution of the manufacturing effort for programs and functions awarded and assigned. This includes staffing, setting schedules, planning shop layout, material flow, daily production rates, and cost estimates/budgets.
- Works cross-functionally to ensure Operational obligations and objectives are met while supporting and leading efforts to anticipate/resolve issues and inter-group conflict.
- Creates presentations and interfaces with senior management, corporate-level managers, and high-ranking customers on all matters affecting the status of operations.
- Supports development of and prepares cost center budgets for their assigned programs, employing CAM and presentation skills.
- Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to proactively develop and execute plans to address unfavorable trends or variances, ensuring production at lowest achievable cost.
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