Production Program Manager - job 1 of 2
Skills
- Proven NPI and production launch experience
- Program and project management (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma familiarity)
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, and PLM systems
- Proficiency with project tools such as Jira and MS Project
- Supply chain and sourcing planning for production scale-up
- Budgeting, cost control, and resource management
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance
Responsibilities
- Lead production design readiness and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) programs to meet quality, delivery, cost, and scale targets
- Develop and execute production readiness and line development plans, including sourcing and supply chain capability
- Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and leadership to align pre-production with business objectives
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; create and track mitigation plans
- Provide regular stakeholder updates on program status, risks, and milestones
- Monitor project budgets, track progress against targets, and resolve issues to enable full-rate production
- Manage allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (required)
- Advanced degree in engineering, operations, or management (preferred)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low or no employee cost (US roles)
- Life and disability insurance provided
- Generous PTO with winter holiday hiatus and caregiver/wellness leave
- Family planning and parenting support, including fertility and adoption coverage
- 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching
- Professional development reimbursement annually
- Commuter benefits and potential relocation assistance
- Retirement savings plans (401(k) options in US) and employer match where applicable
- Competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
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