Senior Program Manager, Product Operations

WHAT YOU'LL DO Strategic Problem Solving: Act as an internal strike team leader to identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex operational, manufacturing, and business process issues that impede product maturity and scalability. Product Maturation Leadership: Own the operational strategy for transitioning products from development to stable production. You will drive initiatives in operational excellence, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production readiness reviews. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Implement and champion a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC. Drive initiatives to improve production efficiency, reduce cost of goods sold (COGS), and enhance overall product quality. Cross-Functional Initiative Management: Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects that span engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance. You will be responsible for defining project scope, building the plan, and ensuring outcomes are achieved on an accelerated timeline. Data-Driven Operations: Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor process health, identify risks, and provide transparent status updates to executive leadership on project status, risks, and milestones. Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate systemic risks—technical, operational, or logistical—that could impact our ability to scale production and meet customer demands. REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in program management, operations, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, automotive, or other complex hardware industries. Demonstrated expertise in process excellence and continuous improvement methodologies Proven track record of leading products through the maturation lifecycle, from low-rate initial production to full-rate, scalable manufacturing. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making in ambiguous and fast-paced environments. Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and delivering them on-time and on-budget. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, quality systems, and production workflows. Outstanding communication and leadership abilities, with a proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in a technical or business field. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Experience in a role focused on internal consulting, business transformation, or strategic operations. Experience launching new factories or production lines. US Salary Range $166,000 — $220,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of

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