Vice President, Operational Programs

About the role

The Vice President, Operational Programs is responsible for driving coordination, alignment, and execution of all operational program activities across U.S. Redwire Defense Tech sites. This role serves as a strategic integrator who identifies cross-site operational gaps, removes barriers, and ensures programs receive the support, resources, and cross-functional collaboration needed for successful delivery. The VP of Operational Programs enhances execution efficiency, strengthens communication pathways, and ensures seamless operational performance across facilities. This leader drives operational cohesion, leads cross-functional problem solving, and ensures programs have the operational support, resources, and coordination needed for success. The VP of Operational Programs ensures the right people, processes, and priorities are aligned across sites to support major production programs, new product introductions, and critical customer commitments. Work location: San Luis Obispo, CA or Huntsville, AL. FLSA status: Exempt. The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area, requiring occasional travel, use of personal protective equipment, and ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all operational aspects of programs across U.S. facilities, ensuring unified execution and cross-site alignment by working closely with the Programs office and the site VP/GMs.
• Serve as the connective tissue between General Managers, Program Directors, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and executive leadership.
• Align site readiness, capacity planning, production schedules, and resource allocation for major programs.
• Act as the primary problem solver for cross-site operational issues impacting program execution.
• Quickly identify bottlenecks, systemic issues, risks, or misalignments — and implement actionable solutions.
• Lead cross-functional task forces to resolve urgent operational challenges around quality, production delays, supply chain constraints, and program integration