Principal Operations Program Manager

Mercury Systems•Hudson, NH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercury Systems is seeking an experienced Principal Operations Program Manager to serve as the bridge between Operations and the P&L for sustaining programs in the Compute line of business. The role is accountable for Estimates at Completion (EACs), Operations Basis of Estimate (BOE) support for proposals, and overall operational performance. The position serves as the main Operations point of contact on Integrated Program Teams for sustaining programs, spanning material procurement through hardware delivery. The role requires evaluating operations content in EACs, including risks and opportunities, and managing the basis-of-estimate process for proposal activities. It is based in Hudson, New Hampshire, in a hybrid environment, with travel exceeding 25% and a high level of travel expected initially. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. The position involves access to information subject to U.S. export regulations and is limited to people eligible under the stated U.S. export-control requirements.

Requirements

Experience communicating complex concepts or ideas clearly and concisely to internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
Experience with Operations Basis of Estimates, including quick-turn requirements supporting labor and material requirements, and process improvements as needed.
Detail-oriented approach to assessing program health, risks, and opportunities.
Experience managing a budget.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
Background in at least one of the following: manufacturing, operations, supply chain, planning, program management, or process engineering.
Experience working in an Integrated Program Team (IPT) structure.
Experience leading teams and succeeding in a matrixed environment.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment based in Hudson, New Hampshire.
Willingness to travel more than 25%, with a high level of travel expected initially.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the DoD and aerospace industries.
Proficiency in Earned Value Management.
Working knowledge of PowerBI, Mendix, and advanced Excel tools.
An active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for Operations on the Integrated Program Team for sustaining programs, from material procurement through hardware delivery.
Use a robust framework to assess Operations content on EACs, including evaluation of risks and opportunities.
Manage the basis-of-estimate process for proposal activities.