Customer Operations Manager

MaineGuide; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Silvus Technologies seeks a Customer Operations Manager to serve as the post-sales operational liaison between Silvus manufacturing and major NA customers. You will manage purchase orders, production schedules, and delivery coordination to align with customers’ production roadmaps.

The role travels to Silvus HQ in LA and across the continental U.S. up to 30–50% for key visits. Remote work may be possible depending on location, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, SCM, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years in post-sales operations, account management, or technical project coordination.
• Strong ability to analyze production schedules, POs, and demand forecasts.
• Excellent communication translating customer needs to internal constraints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary post-sale ops liaison with North America customers.
• Lead quarterly business reviews on delivery and production roadmap alignment.
• Ingest and track forecasts with demand planners for internal teams.
• Track open purchase orders and resolve delays with manufacturing/logistics.
• Manage escalation for hardware defects or field failures.
• Oversee the RMAs to ensure timely replacements and recoveries.

Skills

Post-sales operations

Account management

Technical project coordination

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/SCM/Business

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications - on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of "Keeping Our Heroes Connected"?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Customer Operations Manager who will report to the Senior Director of Global Sales Operations and Enablement on the Sales Operations team. The successful individual in this role will serve as the primary post-sales operational liaison between Silvus manufacturing and our largest North America customers, managing purchase orders, production schedules, and delivery coordination to ensure components are delivered on time and integrated successfully into the customer's production roadmap. The role requires travel to Silvus Headquarters in Los Angeles and throughout the continental U.S. to visit key customers.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key North America customers post sale, managing day-to-day operational needs and escalations.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to report on delivery performance, quality metrics, and production roadmap alignment.
• Work directly with customer demand planners to ingest and track production forecasts, translating them into actionable data for internal manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Track and manage open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery commitments are met, partnering with manufacturing and logistics to resolve delays.
• Identify and elevate technical integration challenges, managing the formal escalation process for hardware defects, shipping issues, or field failures.
• Oversee the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process to ensure timely replacement of failed components and recovery of units for failure analysis.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Travel Requirement - Up to 30% travel to Silvus HQ in Los Angeles, and throughout the continental U.S. to visit key customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a post-sales operations, account management, or technical project coordination role, preferably within a defense hardware or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to analyze production schedules, purchase orders, and demand forecasts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between customer business needs and internal manufacturing constraints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Military background with experience in logistics, operations, or program coordination.
• Familiarity with defense hardware, communications systems, or tactical equipment.
• Experience with OEM or government contract environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs.

COMPENSATION: $85,000 - $95,000 / annually

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a post-sales operations, account management, or technical project coordination role, preferably within a defense hardware or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to analyze production schedules, purchase orders, and demand forecasts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between customer business needs and internal manufacturing constraints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements: 25-50%

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type: Experienced

Referral Payment Plan: Yes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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