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Mercury Systems · 3 hours ago

Principal Operations Program Manager

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. The Principal Operations Program Manager will be responsible for multiple programs, overseeing operational strategies, materials management, and supplier risk within a matrixed organization.

ComputerElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 (both internal and external) 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

Qualification

Operations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementFinancial AcumenERP/MRP SystemsChange LeadershipCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsFAREVMSCommunicationTime ManagementTeam Leadership

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree

Typically requires 8+ years prior relevant experience in functional areas of Supply Chain, Operations (including Production Control- Materials), Program Management, or technical Project Management

Strong financial acumen with 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 analytical and prioritizing

Experience leading teams with direct and indirect reports

Preferred

A self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management and external stakeholders

Ability to succeed in the high stress, fast paced developmental environment

Excellent time management skills and the ability to assign the appropriate priorities to the many tasks that need to be performed

Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)

Proficient in ERP/MRP business systems

Knowledge of MRCY-type products

Knowledge of EVMS

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment

Critical Thinking skills

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens