Program Operations Manager
About The Position
The Program Operations Manager is the primary interface between the Program Office Integrated Program Leadership Team and the Factory Leadership Team. The role communicates program requirements to Strategic Make Centers (SMCs) and manufacturing sites, collaborates with Program Management, and liaises with the SMCs to ensure program needs are integrated and supported in meeting commitments. The position leads, influences, and briefs people across the organization, including internal and external customers. The role directly supports manufacturing activities for a technically complex, high-value weapon system spanning multiple contracts. It requires full-time onsite support and significant time in and around factory areas and closed areas. The successful candidate provides operations leadership across proposals, development, production, and sustainment, and must be able to travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- At least 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing, operations, and/or production environment.
- An active and transferable Secret U.S. government 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, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- Ability to travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Earned Value Management System certification with CAM experience supporting fixed-price and/or cost-plus contract types.
- Capital planning, cost reduction strategy, and/or constraints management experience.
- Understanding of manufacturing tool sets from integration through delivery of product (DD250).
- Previous leadership experience in a fast-paced technical or manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing manufacturing plans and maintaining schedules in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, collaborate, and influence efforts to drive quality and performance for program deliverables; maintain accountability for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and the flowdown of unique program requirements.
- Participate in strategic Program and Operations planning for current development and production efforts.
- Communicate across multiple program efforts to identify, assess, collaborate on, and resolve conflicts within Program Operations.
- Manage coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and other functional areas.
- Own Program Operations Estimates at Completion (EACs) and budget.
- Define operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each Strategic Make Center.
- Prepare and present information for Gate reviews and weekly or monthly management reviews, summarizing program status and ongoing production issues.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 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
