Mercury · 1 month ago
Principal Operations Program Manager
Hudson, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expMercury Systems is a technology company focused on making the world safer and more secure. They are seeking an experienced Principal Operations Program Manager to bridge Operations and P&L for sustaining programs, responsible for operational performance and program strategies.
Construction
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operations focal for the Program IPT; accountable for Operational aspects of the program (operations, materials, issue resolution)
Capacity Planning Strategy
Operations inputs to Customer proposals (BOM costing, Operations hours/costing, tooling/jigs, and full Operations BOE generation)
Support Estimates at Complete (EAC) and monthly Earned Value reporting
Support and present Operations metrics and data through Program Reviews (both internal and external) to Mercury and Customer leadership
Supplier risk and opportunity management to include obsolescence management, reporting, and improvement actions
Maintaining/Assessing the integrity of your programs' schedule
Champion efforts to meet readiness requirements throughout a NPI stage-gate process
Change leader, helping to drive Mercury's strategy, structure, and values
This is a hand-ons position, supporting a large and complex program coupled with long-term improvements and initiatives
Strategic thinking coupled with ROI / business case development
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's and a minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience in functional areas of Supply Chain, Operations (including Production Control), Program Management, or technical Project Management
Strong financial acumen with experience providing inputs into and reviewing EACs, along with development of business cases
Experience in review and understanding of statements of work (SOW) and project requirements (technical and commercial)
Demonstrated strong analytical and prioritization skills
Experience leading teams with direct and indirect reports
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment
Critical Thinking skills
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Must be a US Citizen to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
A self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management and external stakeholders
Ability to succeed in the high stress, fast paced developmental environment
Excellent time management skills and the ability to assign the appropriate priorities to the many tasks that need to be performed
Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)
Proficient in ERP/MRP business systems
Knowledge of MRCY-type products
Knowledge of EVMS
Benefits
Enjoy every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule!
Comprehensive skills training
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Mercury
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eoin Vaughan
Chief Executive Officer
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