Senior Program Operations Manager

Jobtailor; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced Operations/Program Manager to lead the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program from a manufacturing perspective.

The role requires 10+ years across operations, manufacturing, and program management, with DoD clearance and strong cost/schedule control capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Program / Project Management.
• Experience with manufacturing / shop floor execution and resource planning systems.
• Financial/budgets and/or risk & opportunity management / experience with EACs.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own program operations for Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) and related manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.
• Manage capital planning, make/buy/where decisions, and risk/opportunity management.

Skills

Operations Management

Manufacturing Strategy Development

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Risk Management

Earned Value Certification

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Resource Planning Systems

Cost Estimating Tools

Budget Management Systems

Job description

• Accountable for all operations associated with the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Program
• Partner with cross-functional program teams and applicable manufacturing sites to develop and execute manufacturing strategy
• Shape, develop, and execute product-line strategies and objectives to achieve cost, quality, and schedule goals
• Drive capital strategy and execution and manufacturing make/buy/where strategy
• Establish accurate Bills of Material and executable build plans
• Establish manufacturing plans and manage operations-specific risks and opportunities
• Develop operations requirements for gate reviews and execute approved strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Own program On Time Delivery and develop recovery strategies
• Communicate operations status, issues, risks, and opportunities to factory and program management
• Prepare and present information for Monthly Management Reviews
• Support proposal activities, including Basis of Estimate generation
• Provide functional oversight and professional development for team members
• Build and lead cross-functional teams and projects across operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Present effectively to audiences at all levels, including executives

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Program / Project Management
• Experience with manufacturing / shop floor execution and resource planning systems
• Financial/budgets and/or risk & opportunity management / experience with EACs
• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
• Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes across product life cycle
• Experience with Make/Buy/Where process, Capital Planning, Cost Reduction Strategy, Gate Reviews & Constraints Management
• Proposal experience with knowledge of cost estimating and TINA proposal process
• Have Earned Value Certification or equivalent or obtain within six months of hire

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Operations and Manufacturing Management, with a strong focus on developing and executing manufacturing strategies, managing risks, and ensuring On Time Delivery. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration, financial management, and proposal activities, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and resource planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Operations Management
• Manufacturing Strategy Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Risk Management
• Earned Value Certification

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Processes
• Resource Planning Systems
• Cost Reduction Strategy
• Make/Buy/Where Process
• Capital Planning
• Gate Reviews
• EACs
• Proposal Development
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Building
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Earned Value Certification
• DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Ground Based Radar Digitization
• Operations-Specific Risks
• Product Life Cycle
• Monthly Management Reviews
• U.S. Government Security Clearance