Principal Operations Program Manager

Mercury Systems•Hudson, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercury 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 position is accountable for estimates at completion (EACs), Operations Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in support of proposals, and overall operational performance. The role serves as the primary Operations point of contact for the Integrated Program Team, supporting sustaining programs from material procurement through hardware delivery. It also assesses Operations content in EACs, evaluates risks and opportunities, and manages the basis-of-estimate process for proposal activities. The role is based in Hudson, New Hampshire, in a hybrid environment and requires more than 25% travel, with a high level of travel expected upfront. Access to certain information is subject to U.S. export regulations and restricted to individuals who meet the stated citizenship, immigration, or authorization requirements. Mercury Systems is a technology company supporting aerospace and defense missions. The company describes its culture as casual and enjoyable, focused on learning, collaboration, communication, transparency, and recognition. It offers comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement and is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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 for labor and material and process improvements as needed.
Detail-oriented approach to assessing program health, risks, and opportunities.
Experience managing a budget.
Proficiency in 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 upfront.
Eligibility to access information subject to U.S. export regulations: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, protected individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain required U.S. government authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Department of Defense and aerospace industries.
Proficiency in Earned Value Management.
Working knowledge of PowerBI, Mendix, and advanced Excel tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main Operations point of contact for the Integrated Program Team on sustaining programs, from material procurement through hardware delivery.
Assess Operations content on estimates at completion (EACs) using a robust framework, including evaluation of risks and opportunities.
Manage the basis-of-estimate process for proposal activities.
Support Operations Basis of Estimates, including quick-turn labor and material requirements and process improvements as needed.
Assess program health, risks, and opportunities.
Manage a budget.
Lead teams and succeed in a matrixed environment.