Program Operations Manager - JSOW
About The Position
The Program Operations Manager drives quality, cost, schedule, and production performance for critical program deliverables. The role serves as the primary operations interface across stakeholders, integrating and executing manufacturing requirements. Its work supports factory integration, program performance, and operational strategies for current production and future development efforts. The position leads manufacturing operations execution, supports proposal development and gate reviews, owns the program’s Operations Estimate at Completion (EAC) and budget, and reports program status and production issues during Monthly Management Reviews. It also supports Operational Security (OPSEC) plans and strategic program and operations planning.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Experience in manufacturing operations, including factory integration and production processes.
- Experience with material resource planning (MRP) systems such as SAP.
- Experience managing cost and schedule for complex, high-value programs.
- An active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date, with the ability to obtain a higher clearance level or program access before the start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with capital planning, cost-reduction strategies, and constraints management.
- Experience transitioning manufacturing programs from development to production, including use of tools such as DD250.
- Experience with Make/Buy/Where processes and gate reviews.
- Experience supporting proposals, estimating, and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Experience with risk and opportunity management in manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and influence execution of manufacturing operations deliverables in alignment with program requirements and performance goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and resolve conflicts affecting cost, schedule, or production commitments.
- Define operational schedules, priorities, and goals for Strategic Make Centers in alignment with program objectives.
- Serve as the operations point of contact for proposal development, ensuring costs and challenges are understood by leadership and factory teams.
- Coordinate and develop operations requirements for gate reviews and implement approved strategies for future production.
- Own the program’s Operations Estimate at Completion (EAC) and budget, including forecasting and corrective actions.
- Prepare and present program status and production issue updates during Monthly Management Reviews.
- Support execution of Operational Security (OPSEC) plans and influence future security strategies.
- Participate in strategic program and operations planning for current production and future development efforts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
