Principal Operations Program Management Specialist

Description

The role is a principal-level operations program management position based in Rolling Meadows, IL, within the company Mission Systems, which supplies mission-enabling solutions for global security, including battle management and cyber systems.

The work sits in a team-based manufacturing setting and covers production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. Most people in the role have experience in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.

The position is generally a principal-level role and the posting is open for about 20 days from the date it was posted, though that can be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

No relocation assistance is offered. No travel is required. A Secret clearance is required but not needed before starting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main manufacturing operations contact to the Program Office, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Mission Assurance on all manufacturing program matters.
• Manage proposals, production planning, and execution of manufacturing programs, tracking and resolving cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues.
• Serve as the prime contact for the Operations Manufacturing organization on contracts and programs, and coordinate with senior internal and external staff on significant matters.
• Oversee proposal generation, including basis of estimates, resource codes, estimate rationale, bid codes, and overhead and labor rates.
• Build and maintain production tools and metrics using Microsoft Excel macros.
• Take responsibility for the overall performance of the Operations Team, keeping its work in line with company objectives and obligations.
• Reconcile Sales Order WBS to MRP WBS every month to keep them accurate and consistent.
• Direct multifunctional teams, including Operations support functions, toward objectives that meet all program and manufacturing goals. You may lead self-directed work teams, train teams and peers in core skills, and work with internal and external customers on product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, supply chain, business management, or similar; or a master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the same areas.
• Experience leading teams or projects.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• US citizenship is required.
• Preferred: experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and development environment.
• Preferred: 4 or more years of experience managing manufacturing programs.
• Preferred: experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), production planning, and material management.
• Preferred: experience with Earned Value reporting and analysis.
• Preferred: experience across all parts of proposal generation.

Conditions

Full-time position based in Rolling Meadows, IL, with no travel required and no relocation assistance offered.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates without regard to protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, and education assistance.
• Training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Primary level base salary range of $98,900.00 to $148,300.00, set by scope of role, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus.
• Possible eligibility for Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions.
• Life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.