Manager, Operations Program Manager (Onsite) Largo, Florida

Date Posted:

2024-10-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) supports the Largo Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC).

What You Will Do

• The OPM is responsible for supporting the overall manufacturing operations for a large program or suite of programs within a product line portfolio with annual revenue between $10M and $100M.

• They are expected to oversee and coordinate all operational aspects of ongoing programs and serves as a liaison between program management, project team, and factory management.

• The OPM will make strategic decisions for the direction of the program related to financial performance and manufacturing plans.

• The OPM should have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of production including a thorough understanding of manufacturing related policies/procedures/practices, manufacturing quality standards, and DOD requirements.

• Total program life cycle execution from bid/proposal through development/EDM, transition to deliver, production, and depot/sustainment

• Program planning, capacity analysis, schedule management, resource planning, and manufacturing execution

• Lead cost/process improvement initiatives

• Coordinate material management activities with Supply Chain

• Cost Account Manager (CAM), Estimate at Complete (EAC) development, analysis, and presentation, understanding and use of Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management

• Interface with both internal and external customers at Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Gates, EACs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and customer visits/tours

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must have a minimum of 8+ years of experience leading in an operations, manufacturing, program, cross-functional, or equivalent environment

• Experience generating EACs, providing cost variance analysis, and managing risk and opportunities

• Familiarity with manufacturing and data analytics tools such as PRISM/APEX, CMES, Kinaxis, and PowerBi

• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management practices

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Education, Experience, Skills & Certifications

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with documentation systems such as Common PDM to validate As-Built configurations, alternates, ECNs, and change history

• Strategic and visionary planning, develop relationships and achieve buy-in from all relevant parties

• Effective communicator, able to develop relationships and work with personnel at all organizational levels, functional stakeholders, and internal/external customers; Demonstrated initiative, perseverance, and creativity in problem solving, strategic planning, project and deadline administration, and utilization of business system resources

• Flexibility and agility to work in an undefined development environment where processes and procedures may not always exist

• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Ability to manipulate and process reports and work artifacts with large amount of data

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