Principal Operations Program Manager

Mercury Systems; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Principal Operations Program Manager to lead multiple programs across U.S. sites. You will apply operations, MRP, and business acumen to develop and execute program strategies, owning performance for materials, operations, and risk management.

This on-site role requires coordinating with a matrixed organization, delivering readiness for NPI gates, and communicating flow-through requirements with customers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 6+ years in supply chain, operations, program management, or technical project management.
• Experience with inputs to EACs and building business cases.
• Understanding SOWs and project requirements (technical and commercial).
• Experience with MRP systems (e.g., Oracle) for inventory and planning.
• Proven leadership of teams with direct and indirect reports.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance (US citizen).

Responsibilities

• Act as Operations focal for the Program IPT; own operational aspects (operations, materials, issue resolution).
• Develop and execute capacity planning strategy for the program.
• Provide inputs to customer proposals (BOM costing, operations hours/costing, tooling/jigs, and BOE generation).
• Support Estimates at Complete (EAC) and monthly earned value reporting.
• Present Operations metrics through Program Reviews to Mercury and customer leadership.
• Manage supplier risk and opportunity, including obsolescence and improvement actions.
• Maintain program schedule integrity and readiness across NPI stage-gate processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Summary:

In this role, the Principal Operations Program Manager (OPM) will have responsibility for multiple programs, some which may be executed in sites across the U.S. In this role, you will apply your existing knowledge of operations, material requirements planning, manufacturing and business acumen within a matrixed organization. You will be responsible for developing and executing operational program strategies/plans for a program, overall ownership program performance related to materials/operations, supply risk and opportunity management and communication of customer flow-through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc. You will be the conduit for the Program regarding all Operations and Materials.

In this role, you will apply your existing knowledge of operations, material requirements planning, manufacturing and business acumen within a matrixed organization. You will be responsible for developing and executing operational program strategies/plans for a program, overall ownership program performance related to materials/operations, supply risk and opportunity management and communication of customer flow-through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc. You will be the conduit for the Program regarding all Operations and Materials.

This is an on-site position in Torrance, CA.

Job 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

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's and 6+ years prior relevant experience in functional areas of Supply Chain, Operations (including Production Control), Program Management, or technical Project Management.


• 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).


• Experience with MRP systems- Ex. Oracle, especially with respect to inventory and planning functions.


• Experience leading teams with direct and indirect reports.


• Experienced Critical Thinker.


• This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 tasksthat need to be performed.


• Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR).


• Demonstrated strong analytical and prioritization skills


• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment


• Proficient in ERP/MRP business systems


• Knowledge of MRCY-type products


• Knowledge of EVMS

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Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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