Operations Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of manufacturing programs, including process changes, equipment and part qualification, and production scaling.
• Translate design and product changes into executable factory plans, aligning with CMs on technical and operational requirements.
• Define and manage program schedules, milestones, risk trackers, and contingency plans across engineering, manufacturing, and factory teams.
• Drive resolution of manufacturing issues impacting quality, yield, throughput, or readiness by aligning stakeholders and escalating as needed.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives focused on key factory metrics such as yield, UPH, test performance, and material flow.
• Communicate clear, concise program status and action plans to technical and executive stakeholders; drive accountability and timely decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of program management processes and tools to enable scalable, repeatable execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware operations, or program management.
• Proven track record managing complex manufacturing or operations programs from concept through production.
• Experience with new product or process introduction in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to align cross-functional teams and drive decision-making in ambiguous, evolving situations.
• Familiarity with key manufacturing processes such as SMT, assembly, test, and pack-out.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to tailor messaging for technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence, GDrive, and Arena for program tracking and collaboration.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% to support supplier builds, validation activities, and operations reviews.