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Mercury Systems · 2 hours ago

Principal Operations Program Manager

Hudson, NH

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Mercury Systems is looking for an experienced Principal Operations Program Manager to bridge Operations and the P&L for sustaining programs in the Compute line of business. The role involves developing and executing operational program strategies, managing program performance, and supporting proposals through material and operational activities.

ComputerElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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 hands-on position, supporting a large and complex program coupled with long-term improvements and initiatives

Strategic thinking coupled with ROI / business case development

Qualification

Operations Program ManagementFinancial AcumenSupply Chain ManagementERP/MRP SystemsAnalytical SkillsLeadership AbilitiesCritical ThinkingFARCommunicationTime ManagementProject Management

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 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