Manager, Operations Program Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work model

Professional development stipend

Comprehensive health and parentalleave

Performance-based bonuses and equity

Above-market total compensation forTop

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Operations Program Management to guide a global hardware program from concept to mass production in a remote-first setting.

You will partner with Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to keep programs on track and on budget, while shaping cost discipline and quality outcomes as the business scales internationally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Operations Program Management or NPI in hardware manufacturing.
• Experience leading a team of 4+ individuals.
• Proven success in launching complex hardware products from concept to production.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency with Confluence and JIRA; PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global Operations Program Management team supporting new hardware product launches.
• Oversee end-to-end operational execution from concept to mass production.
• Act as the primary liaison across Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
• Develop program plans, manage schedules and budgets, and mitigate risks.
• Define manufacturing strategies and ensure factory readiness and capacity.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Champion the organization's cultural principles as the company scales globally.

Skills

Program leadership

Hardware launches

Manufacturing readiness

Cost discipline

Cross-functional alignment

Leadership

Analytical problem-solving

PM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

PMP certification

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Operations Program Management to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will guide the operational execution of complex hardware initiatives from concept through mass production. You will lead a global team and partner closely with Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to keep programs on track, on budget, and ready for scale.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of program leadership, hardware launch experience, and manufacturing readiness expertise in a fast-paced environment. This position will also influence cost discipline, quality outcomes, and cross-functional alignment as the organization continues to grow globally.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,545 – $211,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead a global Operations Program Management team supporting new hardware product launches
• Oversee end-to-end operational execution from concept to mass production
• Act as the primary liaison across Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams
• Develop program plans, manage schedules and budgets, and mitigate risks
• Define manufacturing strategies and ensure factory readiness and capacity
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards
• Champion the organization's cultural principles as the company scales globally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's preferred
• 7+ years in Operations Program Management or NPI in hardware manufacturing
• 3+ years managing a team of at least 4 individuals
• Proven success in launching complex hardware products from concept to production
• Expertise in program/project management tools such as Confluence and JIRA; PMP certification is a plus
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills for cross-functional alignment
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Flexible, employee-led remote work model
• Professional development stipend for continuous learning
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
• Performance-based bonuses and equity opportunities
• Above-market total compensation for top performers

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.