About this role
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. Our Operations Program Manager will assist with managing a major production program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, Quality, engineering design team and line management as the program design is proven out in our Pilot Lines and then ramps to our customers shipset rate per month along with the following duties: Works closely with all feeder and final factories on NRE and production build schedules, interfacing with factory leadership on a regular basis to ensure parts/assemblies are delivered on or ahead of schedule. Works with the Program to kick off technical insertions and transition to production for follow on program orders. Works closely with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to develop and execute Dual Source Strategies on high-risk parts. Works with Program and the factories to ensure product returns are repaired/recertified and returned to the customer within expected timeframe. Prepares and implements project execution plans and identifies technical, manufacturing, and business resources needed for the program success. Manages the programs budgets, quality, and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables. Additionally, the OPM will assess the issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Provide guidance to identify the need for technical back up for decision making to the project team. Ensures program forecasts are updated accordingly and that all factories are aware of their future demand and staffing needs. Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution. Interface and coordinate production priorities within the Product Line. Must have a current/active Secret Clearance.