Operations Transition Program Manager - Austin, TX

Company: Msccn
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Secret U.S. Person Required Yes Travel Percentage 25% Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess None U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Is Relocation Available No Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. 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. Job description: 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, & 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. 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. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and quality management systems. Ability to understand the big picture as well as technical, budget and schedule issues at the detail level. Presenting to senior executives and customers; ability to translate complex topics, convince, and inspire through the written and spoken word. Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish a solid working relationship with senior management, technical staff, and peers within the sector. Ability to obtain a secret clearance. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 12 years’ experience leading program, operations or supply chain teams. Proficiency in project management tools and PMP certification preferred. Experience in Lean Six-Sigma and continuous improvement background preferred. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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