Program Operations Manager
As the Program Operations Manager, you will act as the responsible point of contact for the products within the assigned Value Stream(s) for production planning, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics to meet program milestones, successfully transition product to the factory, support on-time delivery of high-quality products, support rate-readiness activities, and achieve cost and sales targets.
What You Will Do :
- Establish key elements of strategic and tactical operation plans.
- Ability to proactively manage project / program schedule and budget and mitigate risks.
- Ability to collaborate and manage cross functional teams to achieve required contractual and project deadlines.
- Ability to manage product lines remote from physical work location.
- Ability to review and determine required policies and procedures that are required to be followed to execute internal projects / programs.
- Accountable for material procurement and end item on time completion to meet contracted dates.
- Effective and accurate Cost Account Management of assigned project budget.
- Ensure effective communication (written and oral) via status reports to program, customer and functional management in accordance with program communication plan and processes.
- Drive use of leading / lagging metrics in the monitoring of progress against plan and evaluation of root cause and implementation of corrective actions in support of a continuous improvement.
- Will require frequent interface with various customers and senior leaders.
- Entails a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills.
- Expected travel 25%.
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.Prior experience in an Operations organization or in interfacing with Operations organization on a recurring basis.Experience in financial, manufacturing, material planning, Earned Value Management.Strong analytical skills required for accurate material and manufacturing planning systems and government programs are key traits.Experience working MRP systems.Drive Continuous Improvement projects - CORE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processes.Qualifications We Prefer :
Experience working in SAP systems.Strong computer skills using MS Project, and MS Office products is highly desired.Proactive mindset with ability to strategically mitigate risk and find opportunities.Robust verbal and written communication skills and be a self-starter able to operate independently with no oversight.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!Maybe eligible for relocation.
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be.
Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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