Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

Program Operations Manager

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Program Operations Manager to support the Strategic Communications programs within the Resilient Connectivity Products portfolio. This position will directly support a Program Management Office (PMO) in leading manufacturing strategy for programs in development. This role is responsible for making and driving decisions for Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing and/or Product Development Operations in the defense industry. In this role you will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically mixed portfolio of complex products. As the Program Operations Manager you will be responsible and accountable for successful execution of all Operations tasks that occur within the Program.

This is an onsite role in Marlborough, MA and may have up to 20% travel. This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and coordinate the execution aspects of ongoing projects and services as liaison between program management team and support functional organizations.
• General Management and/or Creation of artifacts for Manufacturing strategy planning, Proposals, early Gates Reviews, Financials, Infrastructure/Capital Projects, Appropriation Requests (ARs), etc.
• Develop / Manage Operations content in Proposals (Recurring and non-recurring Basis of Estimate) and Program EACs.
• Identify, monitor, and report on Program risks and opportunities and support Program Risk Review Board for new products.
• Engagement in Product Development, Producibility, Testability and how/where to "Make" Product.
• Kickoff Operations Program planning at Gate 5 for new Programs and assure manufacturing readiness
• Engage with engineering and supply chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners.
• Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (TRR/MRR) and ensure alignment to manufacturing plan and support of factory requirements. Support creation / execution of hardware maturation plans.
• Ability to work with Engineering and Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design for Manufacturing & Cost workshops, producibility/affordability studies, Transition To Production (TTP) planning and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.
• Report on Program Contract On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance for both CMC and non-CMC products.
• Support Gate 11 activities at close of Development/EDM /Production contracts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Manufacturing Operations experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Experience
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Desire:

• Product Development Experience
• Proven Experience in Transition to Production inclusive of MRL /TRL assessments.
• Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimate.
• Proven Experience in Change Management and handling ambiguity.
• Earned Value Management Certification
• Develop Program schedule integration to ensure alignment to Program schedule / contract.
• Six Sigma Qualified or equivalent
• Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations leadership experience inclusive of New Product Introduction
• Program Leadership or Material Program Management Certification
• Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM.
• Master's in Engineering or Business Administration

What We Offer Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!