Senior Operations Program Manager

## Senior Operations Program Manager Apply locations:
Tigard, ORtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition
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*** The role, at a glance:
** We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Operations Program Manager (OPM) to join our globally organized Operations Program Management team. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the primary Operations representative and project leader for New Product Development and Introduction (NPD/NPI) programs, acting as the voice of Operations across cross-functional program teams.

You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Sales, and Operations stakeholders to ensure new products are developed, launched, and transitioned into manufacturing with long-term, sustainable success. Whether manufacturing is in-house or subcontracted, you will be the key relationship owner and driver of operational excellence.
** How you’ll contribute:
** Program Leadership & Execution
* Lead and manage all Operations tasks and responsibilities across assigned NPI programs from inception through successful product launch
* Establish clear Operations and Manufacturing objectives, delegate assignments, and mentor team members to ensure program goals are met
* Contribute to, monitor, and coordinate program activities across all Operations functions, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to performance requirements
* Manage multiple concurrent technology products from concept through release

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
* Represent all Operations departments, including Production, Sourcing, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Warehousing, and Customer Service in program meetings and activities
* Communicate Design for Manufacturability (DFM), testability, and serviceability requirements back to design teams within appropriate time frames
* Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal stakeholders, key suppliers, and external development partners

Risk Management & Reporting
* Track and report program progress against launch milestones, proactively surfacing blockers, schedule risks, and challenges
* Ensure risks are transparent to the organization and are owned or mitigated by the appropriate individuals and teams

Supplier & Partner Management
* Identify, vet, and manage new and existing suppliers; lead negotiations and engagements with external manufacturers and development partners
* Conduct supplier meetings and manage supplier progress relative to new product timelines

Design for Operations
* Drive and contribute to product design considerations for manufacturability, testability, serviceability and operational efficiency from project inception through production
** A successful candidate should have:
*** Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field
* Minimum 10 years of experience in a combination of Operations, Engineering, and/or Program Management roles
* Demonstrated experience developing, producing, or supporting electronic and/or electromechanical products, subassemblies, and components
* Proven ability to influence and drive change across all levels of an organization without direct positional authority
* Exceptional decision-making, consensus-building, and conflict resolution skills
* Natural problem-solver with strong business acumen and a collaborative leadership style
* Comfortable communicating and presenting up to the Executive level
* Broad knowledge of Operations functions: planning, supply chain, PCBA and product assembly, quality, warehousing, distribution, customer care, and reverse logistics
* Working knowledge of ERP systems and material planning functions
* Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and growing organization
** Work Environment:
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