Senior Operations & Programs Leader

Mercury-Systems; California; On-site; USD 87,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Company-paid holidays and time off

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Operations Program Manager to lead operational programs across U.S. sites, owning materials, scheduling, and readiness for NPI stage-gate processes.

You will develop strategic plans, manage EAC and EV reporting, and communicate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and quality requirements. This on-site role in Torrance, CA requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience, with the ability to influence across functions and to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's and 6+ years prior relevant experience in Supply Chain, Operations, 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- Oracle, especially with respect to inventory and planning functions.
• Experience leading teams with direct and indirect reports.
• Experienced Critical Thinker.

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 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

Skills

MRP systems

Operations management

Program management

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Operations Program Manager to lead operational programs across U.S. sites, owning materials, scheduling, and readiness for NPI stage-gate processes.

You will develop strategic plans, manage EAC and EV reporting, and communicate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and quality requirements. This on-site role in Torrance, CA requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience, with the ability to influence across functions and to work with cross-functional teams.