Senior Operations Program Manager

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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 productionA 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

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