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Archer · 18 hours ago

Operations Program Manager, Battery & Power Electronics

Covington, Georgia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The Operations Program Manager will drive execution across complex, cross-functional initiatives critical to launching the eVTOL aircraft into production, with a specific focus on battery cell prototype and production lines.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own and deliver critical work packages and projects spanning engineering development, manufacturing validation, and operational readiness

Lead cross-functional planning and execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Systems, Ground Ops, and Commercial teams

Drive supplier and factory readiness — ensuring MBOMs, ERP/MRP/MES systems, and production lines are validated and configured for launch

Orchestrate pre-production build activities, ensuring program milestones are met while balancing quality, cost, and schedule

Track and manage program schedules, identifying critical paths, risks, and recovery plans to ensure on-time delivery

Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee key handoffs from development to production planning

Provide regular updates to leadership, from technical deep-dives to executive-level summaries

Identify and implement process improvements to optimize operational efficiency and resource allocation

Collaborate directly with technicians and ground operations teams to ensure seamless transition from build to deployment

Manage budgets and expenses, identifying cost-savings opportunities without sacrificing performance

Balance immediate tactical problem-solving with long-term strategic scaling of Archer’s operational capability

Qualification

Program managementManufacturing engineeringBattery developmentERP/MRP/MES systemsCross-functional leadershipOperational efficiencyCommunicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field

7+ years of experience in program management, manufacturing engineering, or operations within aerospace, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries

Demonstrated success managing technical programs through development, pre-production builds, and factory readiness into production

Strong technical acumen; able to dive deep with engineers while also communicating effectively with executives and external partners

Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering and operations, supply chain, and product introduction processes (MBOM creation, build validation, ERP/MRP/MES systems)

Proven ability to orchestrate large-scale cross-functional efforts in high-stakes environments

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to navigate ambiguity and drive solutions to closure

Willingness to travel up to 40%