Senior Operations Program Manager - Sustaining Programs

Mercury-Systems; Hudson (NH); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 alternative work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Health, life and disability insurance

Stock-based awards eligibility

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Operations Program Manager to bridge Operations and the P&L for sustaining programs in the Compute line. You will be accountable for EACs, BOE for proposals, and overall operational performance.

Based in Hudson, NH, the role requires IPT leadership, DoD/Aerospace familiarity, travel more than 25%, and a hybrid working arrangement. Mercury emphasizes strong matrix leadership and robust cost-estimation processes.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating complex concepts clearly to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience with Operations Basis of Estimates and quick-turn labor/material requirements.
• Detail-oriented approach to assessing program health, risks & opportunities.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems.
• Background in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, planning, program management or process engineering.
• Experience working in an IPT structure.
• Experience leading teams in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment based in Hudson, NH.
• Willingness to travel >25%, with high initial travel expectations.

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

Clear communication

Operations BOE

Proposal estimation

Budget management

ERP/MRP proficiency

Industry background

IPT experience

Matrixed leadership

Location flexibility

Travel readiness

Manufacturing/Operations background

Program management

Process engineering

Team leadership

Tools

PowerBI

Mendix

Advanced Excel

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Operations Program Manager to bridge Operations and the P&L for sustaining programs in the Compute line. You will be accountable for EACs, BOE for proposals, and overall operational performance.

Based in Hudson, NH, the role requires IPT leadership, DoD/Aerospace familiarity, travel more than 25%, and a hybrid working arrangement. Mercury emphasizes strong matrix leadership and robust cost-estimation processes.