Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will directly support a Program Management Office (PMO) in leading manufacturing strategy for programs in development. This role is responsible for making and driving decisions for Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing and / or Product Development Operations in the defense industry and must have experience leading New Product Introduction activities. The Candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically mixed portfolio of complex products. The Program Operations Manager is responsible and accountable for successful execution of all Operations tasks that occur within the Program.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Manufacturing Operations experience.
Product Development Experience
Proven Experience in Transition to Production inclusive of MRL /TRL assessments.
Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimate.
Proven Experience in Change Management and handling ambiguity.
Earned Value Management Certification
Develop Program schedule integration to ensure alignment to Program schedule / contract.
Six Sigma Qualified or equivalent
Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations leadership inclusive of New Product Introduction
Program Leadership or Material Program Management Certification
Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM.
Master’s in Engineering or Business Administration

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the execution aspects of ongoing projects and services as liaison between program management team and support functional organizations.
General Management and/or Creation of artifacts for Manufacturing strategy planning, Proposals, early Gates Reviews, Financials, Infrastructure/Capital Projects, Appropriation Requests (ARs), etc.
Develop / Manage Operations content in Proposals (Recurring and non recurring Basis of Estimate) and Program EACs.
Identify, monitor, and report on Program risks and opportunities and support Program Risk Review Board for new products.
Engagement in Product Development, Producibility, Testability and how/where to “Make” Product.
Kickoff Operations Program planning at Gate 5 for new Programs and assure manufacturing readiness
Engage with engineering and supply chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners.
Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (TRR/MRR) and ensure alignment to manufacturing plan and support of factory requirements.
Support creation / execution of hardware maturation plans.
Ability to work with Engineering and Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design for Manufacturing & Cost workshops, producibility/affordability studies, Transition To Production (TTP) planning and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.
Report on Program Contract On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance for both CMC and non-CMC products.
Support Gate 11 activities at close of Development/EDM /Production contracts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program