Principal Operations Program Manager

Mercury Systems; Hudson (NH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Hudson, NH seeks an experienced Principal Operations Program Manager to bridge Operations and the P&L for sustaining programs in the Compute line. You will own EACs, lead BOE development and manage program health within an IPT structure.

The role requires travel over 25%, strong communication to stakeholders, budget management, ERP/MRP proficiency, and a background in manufacturing or supply chain. Hybrid work arrangement in Hudson, NH is available.

Qualifications

• Strong experience communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with EACs, BOE, and proposals in a defense manufacturing context.
• Detail-oriented with ability to assess program health, risks, and opportunities.
• Experience managing budgets and working in IPT structures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for operations into the Integrated Program Team for sustaining programs - from material procurement through hardware delivery.
• Utilize robust framework for assessing operations content on EAC's, including risk & opportunity evaluation.
• Manage basis of estimate process for proposal activities.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

BOE/Estimating experience

Risk analysis

Budget management

Manufacturing/Operations background

IPT experience

Leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mercury is looking for an experienced Principal Operations Program Manager to serve as the bridge between Operations and the P&L for sustaining programs in the Compute line of business, accountable for EAC's, Operations BOE in support of proposals, and overall operational performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as main point of contact for operations into the Integrated Program Team for sustaining programs - from material procurement through hardware delivery
• Utilize robust framework for assessing operations content on EAC's, including risk & opportunity evaluation
• Manage basis of estimate process for proposal activities

Required Qualifications:

• Experience communicating complex concepts or ideas in a clear and concise manner to various levels of internal & external stakeholders
• Experienced with Operations Basis of Estimates, to include experience with quick turn requirements to support labor and material requirements, and process improvements as needed.
• Detail oriented approach to assessing program health, risks & opportunities
• Experience managing a budget
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems
• Background in at least one of the following: manufacturing, operations, supply chain, planning, program management, process engineering
• Experience working in an IPT structure
• Experience leading teams and succeeding in a matrixed environment
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, based in Hudson, NH
• Willingness to travel >25%, with expectation for high level of travel up front

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with DoD & Aerospace Industries
• Proficient in Earned Value Management
• Working knowledge of PowerBI, Mendix & advanced excel tools

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

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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