PMO Operations Manager - Process Validation

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K plan with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc. in Chatsworth, CA, seeks a PMO Operations Manager – Process Validation to lead Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations within the local PMO and coordinate with the IPT. The role requires aerospace experience, supplier transitions, and strong analytical skills.

Travel is required, with a focus on ensuring PV readiness and on-time handover. Responsibilities include managing make/buy decisions, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, planning, manufacturing, or aerospace environments preferred.
• Proven experience managing suppliers, including pricing and lead-time negotiations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels.
• Strong listening, influencing, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours when required and travel globally for short periods.
• Ability to evaluate options and recommend the best solution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations within the local PMO, working closely with the wider PMO and Integrated Project Team (IPT).
• Ensure PMO processes, policies, quality requirements, and procedures are followed from project kickoff through Process Validation (PV) and production handover.
• Support the Project Manager in developing and executing transition plans covering suppliers, purchase orders, inventory, demand planning, manufacturing, facilities, tooling, equipment, and training.
• Oversee inventory transfers and supplier onboarding, ensuring priorities and timelines minimize risk of production disruption.
• Manage supplier transitions, including sourcing, purchase order novation, supplier quality, pricing negotiations, and performance against Supply Chain metrics.
• Lead make/buy decisions in collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Identify and resolve supplier, technical, and transition risks early, coordinating appropriate technical support and RCCA activities.
• Ensure manufacturing cells and facilities are ready, including equipment, tooling, documentation, training, approvals, and process setup.
• Own the planning and execution of Process Validation activities through successful handover to the local site.
• Ensure production demand and material requirements are planned and available to support customer requirements and production schedules.
• Maintain clear, accurate project metrics and reporting, communicating project status, demand, risks, and PV progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities with Ontic and supplier teams.
• Ensure customer, product, and quality approval requirements are met for successful product and contract transitions.
• Participate in Lessons Learned activities and ensure improvements are incorporated into future transitions.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, licensors, and other stakeholders while upholding company values and policies.
• Comply with all applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and company policies, and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Supply chain

Planning

Aerospace

Supplier management

Negotiations

Analytical

MS Office

ERP systems

Communication

Influencing

Prioritization

Travel flexibility

Decision making

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a PMO Operations Manager – Process Validation to join them. You will report to the Director, PMO and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, CA.

To be considered for the PMO Operations Manager – Process Validation opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Experience in supply chain, planning, manufacturing, or aerospace environments preferred.
• Proven experience managing suppliers, including pricing and lead-time negotiations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels.
• Strong listening, influencing, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours when required and travel globally for short periods.
• Ability to evaluate options and recommend the best solution.

As a PMO Operations Manager – Process Validation, you will:

• Lead and provide guidance to Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations teams within the local PMO, working closely with the wider PMO and Integrated Project Team (IPT).
• Ensure PMO processes, policies, quality requirements, and procedures are followed from project kickoff through Process Validation (PV) and production handover.
• Support the Project Manager in developing and executing transition plans covering suppliers, purchase orders, inventory, demand planning, manufacturing, facilities, tooling, equipment, and training.
• Oversee inventory transfers and supplier onboarding, ensuring priorities and timelines minimize risk of production disruption.
• Manage supplier transitions, including sourcing, purchase order novation, supplier quality, pricing negotiations, and performance against Supply Chain metrics.
• Lead make/buy decisions in collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Identify and resolve supplier, technical, and transition risks early, coordinating appropriate technical support and RCCA activities.
• Ensure manufacturing cells and facilities are ready, including equipment, tooling, documentation, training, approvals, and process setup.
• Own the planning and execution of Process Validation activities through successful handover to the local site.
• Ensure production demand and material requirements are planned and available to support customer requirements and production schedules.
• Maintain clear, accurate project metrics and reporting, communicating project status, demand, risks, and PV progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities with Ontic and supplier teams.
• Ensure customer, product, and quality approval requirements are met for successful product and contract transitions.
• Participate in Lessons Learned activities and ensure improvements are incorporated into future transitions.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, licensors, and other stakeholders while upholding company values and policies.
• Comply with all applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and company policies, and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

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This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Compensation Pay Range $120,000- $140,000/year, based on experience.

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Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.