- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Product
- Posted
- Jun 29, 2026
- Salary
- $111,000–$169,250 a year
Full-time
Operations Project Manager
Job description
The Operations Program Manager, serves as the primary point of contact between the program/Program Manager and all Operations functions including Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, and the production factories (Composites, Avionics/Engines, Final). The OPM acts as the central focal point and authority for the execution of Operations activities (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Supports) for one or more Programs. The OPM provides a single point of contact for Operations activities to internal customers.
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Job responsibilities
- Management of the Operations portion of the program throughout the program's life cycle
- Working with Sustaining Engineering and the Program Manager, ensures alignment and understanding of requirements.
- Development, implementation, and management of controls and success criteria to provide and status a performance measurement baseline.
- Identify, analyze, and report on Operations Risks & Opportunities
- Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies.
- In conjunction with Planning and the Factory Managers, establishes, communicates, and reports factory priorities.
- Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status hardware (delivery) status.
- Participate in Corrective Action
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum 8-12 years of experience in Operations &/or Project Management
- Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects.
- Demonstrated, collaborative problem-solving skill set.
- Experience in a highly technical environment.
- Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and processes.
- Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers.
- Basic familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries