Senior Operations Program Manager

Owl Labs • Boston, MA

85d

About The Position

Owl Labs is seeking a Senior Operations Program Manager to join our team. As a member of the Operations team, this person will lead, coordinate, and execute the short and long-term strategies to maximize manufacturing outcomes, and proactively plan for changing conditions in support of New Product Introduction and overall Product Lifecycle Management. The successful candidate must be motivated, organized, self-directed, and capable of handling a variety of tasks in highly matrixed environments. This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in Manufacturing Operations for a fast-growing innovative startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in producing high volume electromechanical systems.
• Experience with product development, sustaining engineering, and high volume production overseas.
• Demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Strong social and verbal/written/presentational skills.
• Ability to convert business needs/requirements into executable strategies.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Understanding of inventory management and cash flow requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating priorities and initiatives.
• Motivated and results-oriented creative thinker.
• Able to travel 20-30% internationally - US Passports required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing readiness during all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI) and overall product readiness to meet launch.
• Manage the overall product lifecycle of respective products.
• Work closely with both internal cross-functional teams and external cross-functional teams at Manufacturing partners.
• Facilitate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) at all levels of manufacturing including PCBA, system assembly, test and packout.
• Ensure production readiness at manufacturing partners for all phases of the development cycle.
• Ensure suppliers On Time Delivery (OTD) and quality performance throughout the development cycle.
• Ownership of the Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensure cost targets are met.
• Management of the product’s life cycle using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Identify and drive overall cost savings objectives related to new product development and ongoing sustaining initiatives.
• Responsible for delivery, budget, and capacity planning related to manufacturing capital.
• Facilitate quoting and price negotiations with key suppliers.
• Advance high-level strategic decision-making through detailed analysis and preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams using Lean methodology.
• Manage product risks such as supplier quality, component end of life, and component availability.
• Collaborate frequently with Owl’s Manufacturing team and Manufacturing partners located around the world.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous Parental Leave.
• Work From Home Stipend.
• Commuter Benefit.
• Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setting (based on location).
• 15 Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees