Job DescriptionBecause 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 Operations Program Manager (OPM) Lead will oversee and manage production, sustainment and development program portfolios in our Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) Product Line. They will have direct report responsibility as well as Leadership reporting accountability.
The OPM Lead oversees and manages the Operations Program Manager(s) and serves as liaison for escalations to the Product Line leadership and support functions to ensure program success. Reviews and provide feedback on project execution plan and validates technical and business resources needed. Reviews status of projects and budgets, aligns program execution expectations to future Sales and Operating Plan. Communicates to Senior Leadership any successes and/or disappointments to the plan. Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Collaborates with the Functional teams including, Quality, Supplier Partnerships, Manufacturing and Program Management Office.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education- Working knowledge of AS9145
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience with the following
- Product transition to production as well as ramping production rates
- Cost reduction, Cost take out, and Affordability
- Creating and evaluating proposals to Government customers.
- Mentoring and Managing junior team members.
- Experience working with Supply Chain / Partnerships
- Strong history with Cost Account Management
- Experience working with suppliers and resolving issues
- Experience working in the factory environment
- Working across Geographical sites
- Leadership skills (influencing in a matrixed organization)
- Executive Communication skills (Written and Verbal)
- Conflict Resolution - difficult conversations
- Cultural Development of high-powered teams.
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with all phases of Life Cycle Management is a plus (Development, Production and Sustainment). A Master's Degree is preferred.
