Operations Program Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA32: US124-Everett (Commando), WA 11404 Commando Road , Everett, WA, 98204 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire an Operations Program Manager to support our team in Everett, WA. In this role you will take ownership of high-impact projects, guiding them from initiation through to successful delivery. You'll ensure on-time performance while meeting or exceeding both operational cost targets and customer expectations. This role empowers you to lead a collaborative, cross-functional team, where your leadership will directly influence outcomes and drive operational excellence. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional results, optimizing processes, and making a tangible impact, this opportunity is for you!

 

This role may be eligible for relocation.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary interface between Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations
• Lead cross-functional Operational teams to identify and resolve program deficiencies
• Provide direction to Operational functional organization
• Collaborate with bid team to support new product introduction and provide constructive feedback for any areas of improvement
• Ensure marketing handoff of proposal assumptions aligned with program deliverables
• Validate statement of work to the bid is on scope and within our schedule constraints
• Review IPT checklist to verify program goals and objectives are being met
• Assist in establishing an integrated program schedule
• Ensure early engagement of suppliers and identify long lead items to meet production schedule
• Work closely with engineering and will have influence on design for cost and design for manufacturing
• Support development of an integrated schedule, working through the phase gate process, early problem identification, and tracking performance with the IPT leadership team
• Integrate customer and quality requirements essential to the program
• Utilize the CMS (Collins Management System) process to ensure program health and sustainability
• Utilize CORE improvement process to drive cost reduction, standardization, and improved performance across all programs
• Engage in SIOP planning to drive both proper demand and supply
• Communicate information both verbally and in writing clearly and concisely
• Manage multiple, complex projects with changing priorities
• Summarize program status to the Executive staff
• Recommend high level make vs. buy decisions and financial justification
• Track performance to cost targets for Materials and Manufacturing direct labor
• Track risks and opportunities against your programs
• Coordinate Engineering change management and mitigation plans
• Ensure on time execution of product build and customer shipments
• General knowledge of FAA regulations, customer specifications, and customer requirements
• Support customer meetings as needed ( ITCM/PDR/CDR/FAI)
• Support customer during the modification of the aircraft
• Ensure lessons learned from current programs are carried forward into new products and programs
• Travel may be required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree